Common name:Spanish Bayonet
Botanical name:Yucca aloifolia
Becomes a large sprawling succulent 10' x 10'. Growth is slow. Stiff dense leaves are medium green with sharp points and smooth margins. It tends to bloom when under drought situations. . More tolerant of cold than Yucca gloriosa. Cold weather can turn leaves purple. Native to the Caribbean, Mexico and the south eastern US.
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Soils and Compost:
Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.
Integrated Pest Management:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.