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Plant Habit: Shrub
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Plant Height: 4-6 feet
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Offsets
Pollinators: Moths and Butterflies
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil
Child plants: 2 child plants

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Common names
  • De Smet's Yucca
Also sold as:
  • Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea'
  • Atkinsii
  • Foliis Purpurea
  • Atropurpureus
  • Yucca desmetiana 'Blue Boy'

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Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-09-26
Location: Raulston Arboretum  NC State Univ  Raleigh, NC
Date: 2024-02-13
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-11-13
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2018-09-16
Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

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