About
A clump-forming, evergreen perennial to around 150cm in height, with rosettes of stemless, sword-shaped, variegated rich green leaves with a broad stripe of bright golden yellow in the centre of each. Creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers may be produced in late summer. Drought tolerant once established.
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
AspectEast-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Houseplants, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container 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. Flowers may require hand-pollination to set seed. Remove spent flowering stems. See yucca cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or remove rooted suckers
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids on flower spikes and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to yucca leaf spot