Yucca Species, Dwarf Yucca, Harriman's Yucca, Spanish Bayonet

Yuccaharrimaniae

Genus
Yucca (YUK-uh)
Synonym
Yucca gilbertiana
Yucca harrimaniae subsp. gilbertiana
Yucca harrimaniae var. gilbertiana
Yucca nana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
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:

Grand Junction, Colorado

Mount Sterling, Kentucky

High Rolls Mountain Park, New Mexico

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Glen Margaret, Nova Scotia

Vermilion, Ohio

Lindon, Utah

Santaquin, Utah

South Jordan, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
2
neutrals
0
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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | September 2018 | neutral

Per Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona:
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| November 2014 | positive

This plant survived the winter of 2013-2014 here in Montreal, QC unscathed. Very hardy, has been in the ground 2 winters but has not show...Read More

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Copperas Cove, TX | March 2012 | positive

Purchased these from high country gardens a couple years ago . They like to spread and form small sharp porcupine like colonies . I purc...Read More

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Vermilion, OH | April 2011 | positive

I just bought a house from an amazing gardener in her 80's. She planted 6 Yucca harrimaniae on the property as small plants. They are n...Read More

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Huntington, AR | April 2008 | positive

This yucca has handled the wet, cold Arkansas winters and steamy summers very well.

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2005 | neutral

this is a common stemmless Yucca of the Rocky Mountain states that was, along with Yucca glauca, one of my least favorite plants in my yo...Read More

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