- Yucca
Botanical name: yucca filamentosa
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: about 2 – 3 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: summer
Hardy zone: zones 4 – 10
Flower color: white/cream
Foliage color: green and yellow
Growth rate: grows no more than a foot a year
Pruning instructions: no pruning necessary
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: Suitable for beds and borders
Light needs: 4 – 6 hours of sun a day
Special features: vibrant year-round color
Watering instructions: weekly watering
Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced slow-release fertilizer in the early spring after the last frost of the year
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil
Companion plants: agave, aster, coneflower
Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
