Spanish Dagger, Great Yucca, Torrey Yucca

Yuccafaxoniana

Genus
Yucca (YUK-uh)
Species
faxoniana (faks-on-ee-AY-na)
Synonym
Samuela faxoniana
Yucca australis
Yucca baccata var. macrocarpa
Yucca macrocarpa
Yucca torreyi
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pueblo, Colorado

Deland, Florida

Saint Cloud, Florida

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Los Lunas, New Mexico

Big Bend National Park, Texas

Springville, Utah

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