Yucca cernua 'Pole Vaulter' PPAF

Common Name: Nodding Yucca, Nodding Texas Soapwort

This is a selection of the relatively newly identified species Yucca cernua, native to East Texas. The name is in reference to its incredibly tall, ramrod straight flower spike that measures nearly 10' tall and produces nodding, cream flowers. Stiff, glaucous blue-green leaves form a rosette of foliage. We have successfully overwintered this variety for a number of years in our wet, snowy zone 6. This tolerates a wide range of moisture conditions. From Tony Avent of Plant Delights Nursery.

Succulent in nature, Yucca do well in low water and rock gardens, tolerating dry soils that many other perennials do not. Tall flower scapes appear at maturity like elaborate candelabras. Grow these plants in full sun so they might reach their full potential.

Height:

18.0-22.0 Inches

Spread:

22.0-26.0 Inches

Scape Height:

9.5-10.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

6,7,8,9,10

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

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 Cottage Eclectic Formal Modern Rock Garden

Other Features:

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

Origin:

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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