Yucca rostrata ‘Sapphire Skies’
Sapphire Skies Yucca |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Plant number: 1.575.420
Yucca are also known as Adam’s Needle. This is a terrific plant for problem sunny areas with dry soil. It forms a large evergreen rosette of narrow sword-shaped leaves in a gorgeous steel-blue shade, looking like a big hedgehog. When mature, the plant produces a very tall spike loaded with big creamy-white flowers in mid to late summer. Needs excellent drainage. This species tends to grow a woody trunk at the base, and can get up to five feet tall after a number of years, looking like some sort of a bizarre palm tree. Generally does not require any pruning. Remove faded flower stems to the base after blooming, in late summer or fall. Selected by Cistus Nursery in Oregon.
Further details for
Yucca rostrata ‘Sapphire Skies’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Type Normal or Sandy
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline
Soil Moisture Dry
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour White
Blooming Time Mid Summer Late Summer
Foliage Color Blue
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Rabbit Resistant Evergreen Specimen
Flower Head Size Large
Height 40-90 cm 16-35 inches
Spread 40-60 cm 16-23 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Slow
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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