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California Native Plant

Yucca whipplei

Our Lord's Candle

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Stemless, it produces dense clusters of rigid, gray-green lvs 12-18" long. Its drooping, bell-shaped flowers appear on large, branched spikes 3-6'. Plants die after blooming, much like agaves, but only individual rosettes will die off, others in in clump will continue to live & eventually bloom. Overall plant grows 3' x 6'. Native Calif. into Baja usually in chaparral 1-4000'. Prefers well drained soil. Drought tolerant but will lose lower leaves with extended drought. Great accent. Sharp

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.