This is a great plant that is often used for xeriscaping. The Hesperoyucca whipplei is also known as a chaparral yucca, Spanish bayonet, Quixote yucca, or a foothill yucca. Native to California and Baja California, Mexico, this plant is extremely drought-tolerant and thrives in clay soil.
Details:
- Leaves grow between 20 to 90 cm long and 0.7 to 2cm wide
- Rigid leaves with sharp point at the end
- Gray-green color
- Takes 5 years to mature and flower
- Produces offshoots
This unique plant will eventually flower, at which point it generally dies. But it produces offshoots, which can keep the plant growing year after year. This 3-gallon plant is a great addition to your plant collection. Please allow us up to three business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout.
Blooming Season | Spring/summer |
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Common Name | Chaparral yucca |
Dormancy | Evergreen |
Family | Asparagaceae |
Flower | Creamy white |
Frost Tolerance | At least -5°c |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 7b to 10b |
Height | 36" tall |
Origin | California (u.s.a.) |
Scientific Name | 3 gal Hesperoyucca whipplei Specimen |
Shape | Flame shaped |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |