Yucca thompsoniana |
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Thompson Yucca |
One of smaller trunk-forming species grows to 10' tall. Has stiff powder-blue leaves with yellow serrated margins. Leaves are similar to Yucca rigida.
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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.