Hesperoyucca whipplei

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California Native Plant
Plant photo of: Hesperoyucca whipplei
Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Yucca grows to 3' x 6'. It has rigid, gray-green leaves. Its drooping, bell-shaped flowers appear on large, branched spikes 3-6' long. Plants die after blooming, much like agaves, but only individual rosettes will die off, others in in clump will continue to live and eventually bloom. Prefers well drained soil. Drought tolerant but will lose lower leaves with extended drought. Great accent plant. Native to California into Baja

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.