About
A stout, trunk-forming, evergreen Yucca to about 3m tall from Mexico with rigid, sharply-pointed, blue-grey leaves forming bold rosettes along a branching trunk, and tall, upright panicles of large, pendant, creamy-white flowers in summer. An imposing and dramatic architectural plant for a warm, dry, frost-free position.
About the genus
Zamia includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.