Yucca linearifolia

Linear Leaf Yucca

Yucca rostrata var. linearis

Evergreen Cactus, Succulent, Tender Perennial

This beautiful and unique Yucca species will introduce drama and focus to your garden scene.  Spiky rosettes can reach 3 feet across. Eventually, the foliage is displayed atop a (slow growing) trunk with mature plants reaching 5 to 8 feet tall. Full sun in well-drained garden soil or use as a container accent. 

Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Low, Low Water / No Water, Occasional

Soil: Gritty, Lean, Well-drained

Description

Size: 36 - 96 tall x 24 - 36 wide
Shape / Form: Irregular, Compact
Foliage Texture: Coarse, Fine
Foliage Quality: Coarse, Fine

Features: Attractive Foliage, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest

Foliage Color: Green
Leaf Shape: Strappy

Flower Color: Ivory / Cream, White
Bloom Season: Spring, Summer
Flower Shape: Panicle


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Container, Drama / Focal Point, Hell Strip, Rock Garden, Small Gardens, Specimen
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden, Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Low Water / No Water, Once-a-Year Maintenance, Reflected Heat
Wildlife: Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Plant Behavior: Slow Growing

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low