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Yuccaneomexicana

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Genus

Yucca (YUK-uh)

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Species

neomexicana (nee-oh-meks-ih-KAY-nuh)

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Synonym

Yucca harrimaniae subsp. neomexicana

Yucca harrimaniae var. neomexicana

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 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)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °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)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pale Green

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Nasty spiny tip on this plant, but it has nice blue-grey leaves and a bit of filamentous 'hair' coming off each leaf. Incredibly durable...Read More

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