Yucca gloriosa
Gloriosa or Soft-Tip Yucca, Spanish
Description
This clumping palm relative will reach 10' to15' tall and has large, green, sword-like leaves with white flowers in spring and summer. Its broad, medium green leaves blend with either tropical or desert theme landscapes.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Indoor, Patio, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.