About
A perennial with rosettes of evergreen leaves, rich green with a broad, central, pale yellow stripe. Panicles of creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers are produced in mid- to late summer on 1-2m tall stems.
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 moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Architectural, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants
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 outdoors in any well-drained soil in full sun. See yucca cultivation for further advice
PruningRemove spent flowering stems
PropagationPropagate by removing rooted suckers or take root cuttings in winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids on flower spikes and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to leaf spot