About
A shrubby, evergreen perennial to 80cm tall, forming rosettes of narrowly sword-shaped, grey-green leaves. Mature plants may produce 60cm spikes of large, cream-coloured flowers in late summer.
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 hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitTufted
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 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
Native toC North America
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 any well-drained soil in full sun. Remove spent flower stems. 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