Yucca Spanish Bayonet

Description
Botanical Name: 
Yucca aloifolia

Native to southern U.S., Mexico. This yucca forms irregular rising stems, usually 1 to 3 per plant. Stiff, smooth-edged, medium to dark green leaves closely set along the stalk have very sharp spikes at their tips. Leaves are 2 1/2' long and 2" wide. White sometimes purple tinged flowers appear in dense erect clusters on a stalk about 2' tall.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Cacti Succulents
Name: 
Yucca Spanish Bayonet
Plant Type: 
Evergreen
Flower: 
White, purple tinged, up to 4" wide
Mature Size: 
10' x 5'
Water: 
Very low
Exposure:: 
Full sun
Spacing: 
2 1/2'
Soil Type: 
Loam; rocky; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
Any season
Comments
Comments: 

Foliage turns a dark purple-red in winter.