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Yucca thompsoniana

Thompson Yucca

Plant photo of: Yucca thompsoniana
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Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.