Yucca 'Ivory Towers'

Common Name: Adam's Needle, Yucca

Tough as nails, yuccas are the ideal plant for a no-maintenance garden. Their sword-like foliage radiates upward from a central crown, remaining upright all year round except in the heaviest snows. It combines nicely with all kinds of mounded foliage plants. The leaves of 'Ivory Towers' have grey-green edges and grey-green streaks within the ivory white center.

From early to midsummer, spectacular sturdy flower stalks rise 3-4 feet tall from the center of the plant. The individual bell-shaped, creamy white flowers are 2-3 inches long and dangle from the stems like earrings.

Height:

2.0-3.0 Feet

Spread:

4.0-3.0 Feet

Scape Height:

3.0-4.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9,10

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Variegated

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Formal Modern Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Salt Tolerant Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Yuccas thrive in any type of well-drained soil including those that are very dry. Though they will grow in partial shade, they reach their full potential only if they receive sun all day long. Many yuccas do not bloom until they are mature. Once they start, though, you will see that they were worth the wait. The flower stalks retain some ornamental value after the blooms have faded. Mature plants sometimes develop plantlets near their base. These can be dug and transplanted elsewhere if desired.

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