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Yucca recurvifolia

Curve Leaf Yucca

Plant photo of: Yucca recurvifolia
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Information by:         Photographer: Jerry Sortomme

 

Description

This evergreen shrub is part of the agave family and reaches 6-10' tall. It has distinctive blue-gray leaves that bend sharply downward. It blooms with white flowers on 3-5' tall spikes in late spring and early summer. Leaf tips have spines but they be

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

n/a

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.