General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 3 feet
Plant Spread: 3 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Blue green with white marginal filaments
Fruit: Dehiscent
Other: Dry, woody oval capsules containing flat, black seeds.
Flowers: Showy
Nocturnal
Flower Color: White
Other: Pink buds.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Inflorescence Height: 6 feet
Foliage Mound Height: 3 feet
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Pollinators: Moths and Butterflies
Bats
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Grassy False Yucca
  • Grass-Leaved False Yucca

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