Yucca sp. (Yucca) - Image 45

Botanical name: Yucca sp.

Common names: Yucca, Adams Needle

Family: Asparagaceae    (Formerly:Agavaceae / Amaryllidaceae)

Subfamily: Agavoideae

Hardiness: -15°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryOrnamental foliageWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Yucca sp. (Yucca) with large white flower cluster on a tall vertical stalk, close up.
Yucca sp. (Yucca) white flower cluster against a clear blue sky during the day.


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