Yucca filamentosa - P9

Description
The Spoonleaf Yucca (Yucca filamentosa) is a clump-forming, winter-green perennial with decorative, lanceolate, grey-green leaves. From August to September, it bears creamy white, bell-shaped flowers arranged in panicles. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.4 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1 metre. The Spoonleaf Yucca is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * very beautiful in containers * winter green * easy to care for

Leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of Spoonleaf Yucca are grey-green, lanceolate.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Spoonleaf Yucca has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-forming.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

Flower
Yucca filamentosa forms bell-shaped, creamy white flowers arranged in panicles from August.

Use
Tub, solitary, steppe garden