moundlily yucca (Yucca gloriosa)
Spanish-Dagger (Yucca gloriosa) is a hardy, evergreen shrub with stiff, sword-like leaves. It forms a dramatic rosette, producing tall stalks of creamy white flowers in s
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; prefers full sun
Watering
Infrequent, deep watering; drought-tolerant
Soil
Well-draining, sandy, rocky
Temperature
Hardy; tolerates frost and heat
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilizer
Minimal; once in spring if needed
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade; prefers full sun
Infrequent, deep watering; drought-tolerant
Well-draining, sandy, rocky
Hardy; tolerates frost and heat
Outdoor, Indoor
Minimal; once in spring if needed
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1.5-5 m
Spread
1-2.5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Evergreen
Leaf Color
Green, Blue-green
Leaf Type
Sword-shaped
Flower Size
5-8 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAsparagales
- familyAsparagaceae
- genusYucca
- speciesYucca gloriosa
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 2/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 4/5
Edible
No
Contains saponins, which can cause gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets or humans. The fruit and flowers are edible.