Yucca gloriosa var. variegata (Variegated Mound Lily)
Botanical Information
Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Yucca |
Species | gloriosa |
Variety | variegata |
Category | Tropicals, Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Horticultural origin. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Works well in urban landscapes and desert gardens as a border. It is also known for its use in erosion control. |
Cultivation | Grow in dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. |
Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, the United States of America. Trengwainton Garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Flower Description | Cream-coloured. |