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Yucca rigida

Blue Yucca

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Dave Anderson CVWD

 

Description

Evergreen treelike yucca grows at a moderate rate to 12' x 5'. Distinctive, blue gray leaves have sharp tips. Striking bluish color makes it a great accent. White clusters of flowers appear on tall stalks late spring to summer. Accepts full sun. Native to teh Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.