About
A slow-growing, evergreen shrub to 1m, with an upright stem. It has whorls of sword-shaped, leathery leaves with a cream-coloured stripe down the centre of each leaf; when young they are pink-flushed. This cultivar is smaller and less spikey than the species and makes a good container plant.
About the genus
Yucca can be evergreen perennials, shrubs or trees, with dense or loose rosettes of stiff, sword-shaped leaves and tall panicles of bell-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
ToxicitySkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs, cats): Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in full sun. In containers use a peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water freely in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water moderately at other times. See yucca cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 18°C in spring, or remove rooted suckers in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free