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California Native Plant

Yucca whipplei

Our Lord's Candle

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Stemless, it produces dense clusters of rigid, gray-green lvs 12-18" long. Its drooping, bell-shaped flowers appear on large, branched spikes 3-6'. Plants die after blooming, much like agaves, but only individual rosettes will die off, others in in clump will continue to live & eventually bloom. Overall plant grows 3' x 6'. Native Calif. into Baja usually in chaparral 1-4000'. Prefers well drained soil. Drought tolerant but will lose lower leaves with extended drought. Great accent. Sharp

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.