Yucca rostrata has a beautiful, spherical powder blue crowns. It will develop a trunk and form an upright, unbranched tree.
Description:
Yucca rostrata is a supremely hardy species with beautiful, symmetrical, spherical crowns of powder blue, needle-like leaves. It will grow to about 16 inches in four years but over time it will develop a trunk and form an amazing, upright, unbranched tree to about five feet and possibly larger. Needs excellent drainage in full sun.
Common Name: Adam’s Needle
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-11
Light: Full Sun
Height: 6-10'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rocky bajadas, slopes, or ridges that are comprised of limestone gravel.
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