Soaptree Yucca
Yucca Elata
Overview
The Soaptree Yucca (Yucca elata) is a resilient desert perennial, reaching up to 15 feet tall. Its defining features include a thick, central stem, crowned by a cluster of narrow, pale green leaves, up to 4 feet long. Come late spring, spectacular creamy-white flowers bloom on stalks up to 6 feet high. This drought-tolerant species prefers full sun and well-drained soils, making it an excellent accent in arid landscapes.
Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 6–11Type ShrubClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 6–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Agavaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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