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Spanish Dagger, Great Yucca, Torrey Yucca

Yuccafaxoniana

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Genus
Yucca (YUK-uh)
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Species
faxoniana (faks-on-ee-AY-na)
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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

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Bloom Characteristics

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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

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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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