Yucca sp. (Yucca) - Image 61

Botanical name: Yucca sp.

Common names: Yucca, Adams Needle

Family: Asparagaceae    (Formerly:Agavaceae / Amaryllidaceae)

Subfamily: Agavoideae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4a-10b

Cold tolerance: -15°F

Large 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
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Yucca sp. (Yucca) white flower close up on green leaves, a textured brown trunk background.
Yucca sp. (Yucca) white flower clusters emerging from sharp green leaves above a brown woody trunk.
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