Yucca glauca |
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Small Soapweed |
Description
Soapweed is a trunkless or short-trunked species that can grow to about 3' x 6'. This is perhaps the most adaptable yucca, since it can withstand full sun and reflected heat, as well as cold down to -35 F. Leaves are stiff, narrow, sword-like and evergreen. Flowers are greenish white and borne on long narrow spikes to 4'. Fibers from leaves used in making baskets and rope. Native to northwestern Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and into Canada.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.