Yucca rupicola |
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Twisted Leaf Yucca |
Description
Ideal yucca for small spaces. Petite and stemless it forms clump 2' x 3'. Contorted bright green leavs twist and turn. In the summer, spikes of creamy white flowers appear on 5' stalks. Accepts full sun to part shade. Needs well drained soil. Native to central Texas.
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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
Green, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
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
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, 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.