Sunset®: 7-24, 26-32
USDA: 7-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 0°F (-18°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun, tolerates light shade
Origin: Southeastern USA (Georgia and Mississippi)
Growth Habits: Unbranched trunk up to 8 feet tall (2.4 m), older specimen can develop branches
Flowers: White flowers
Watering Needs: Moderate water, needs well drained soil
Propagation: suckers
Yucca recurvifolia can be grown inside in a container for a while. The leaves have an attractive bluish green color.
The species name "recurvifolia" means "leaf curved back".
Blooming Habits:
The pendulous yucca bears a 2 feet tall (60 cm) cluster of white flowers at the end of a 3 feet stalk (90 cm).
Culture:
It is possible to cut the old stems 1 foot tall (30 cm) to force them to sprout new rosettes.
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