Arkansas Yucca

Yuccaarkansana

Genus
Yucca (YUK-uh)
Species
arkansana (ar-kan-SAH-nuh)
Synonym
Yucca angustifolia var. mollis
Yucca arkansana var. paniculata
Yucca louisianensis var. paniculata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
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
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Conway, Arkansas

Morrilton, Arkansas

Arlington, Texas

Garland, Texas

Houston, Texas

Lindon, Utah

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M
Conway, AR | January 2015 | neutral

hi, i have been looking into making herbal tinctures, but i cant find if this root is safe to use? Can anyone help.

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | September 2006 | positive

Perhaps our smallest native yucca, native from South Central to North Central Texas, into Oklahoma and Arkansas, preferring prairie soil ...Read More

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