Narrowleaf Yucca, Narrow-leaved Yucca

Yuccaangustissima

Genus
Yucca (YUK-uh)
Species
angustissima (an-gus-TIS-sih-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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 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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
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
Regional

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

Prescott, Arizona

San Marino, California

Spring Valley, California

Cortez, Colorado

Lindon, Utah

South Jordan, Utah

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| February 2011 | positive

Ecological planting choice, beautiful flowering in early spring.
Very drought resistant. Interesting life cycle with a specific mo...Read More

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

This is a yucca species that I grew up with I think- very nasty plant and I have been jabbed by it hiking through the southwest deserts m...Read More

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