Thursday, February 07, 2008

Yucca still flowering strongly



Yucca
Family:
Agavaceae
Botanical name and synonyms: Yucca species
Common Names: Yucca
Yuccas are drought tolerant with dramatic architectural forms and stunning flower heads that suit modern landscaping styles.
There are around 40 species Yucca.
They are native to dry areas of North America.
The flowers are white or cream and organized in panicles.
The branch or the plant that produced the flower does not die after blooming.
The flowers have to be pollinated by the yucca moth to bear fruit.
The frost resistance of Yuccas varies a lot depending on the species, but some are very frost tolerant.
All Yuccas prefer full sun and a good drainage.
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