Yucca aloifolia
Spanish Bayonet
Description
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.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.