Yucca schottii

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Mountain Yucca

 
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Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Yucca grows to 6' x 4'. Has a dense rosette of steel-blue leaves. Spikes of creamy white flowers appear in early summer. One of few yuccas will tolerate shade. In low desert appreciates some shade. When they are young they tend to have a single unbranched trunk when they are older they may have more brances from the base. Native to southern Arizona, northern Mexico, and Chihuahua.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.