Yucca Species

Yuccade-smetiana

Genus
Yucca (YUK-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Peoria, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

El Cerrito, California

Reseda, California

Miami, Florida

Centreville, Maryland

Seattle, Washington

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Peoria, AZ | April 2017 | positive

Found additional information on this plant to complete your online listing below:
Blooms early through late summer
Height i...Read More

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Centreville, MD | November 2015 | positive

Much hardier than given credit for. Root hardy to around 0F for me with some dyeback at the top. It regrew from the roots in the spring...Read More

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| July 2012 | positive

Resist to -8° C in well drain soil, planted in protect and exposed to south area. Grows well in the southeast of France

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2009 | positive

This is one of my favorite Yuccas mostly because it is so 'unYucca-like', having rubbery, arching, short blue-green leaves that develop a...Read More

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