Yucca rostrata

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Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies'

'Sapphire Skies' Yucca

Quick Facts

Full and Afternoon Sun Very Xeric Attract Hummingbirds Resists Deer Resists Rabbits Western Only  Legend

Description:

10’ x 3’ wide, (tissue culture). Originating from northern Mexico, ‘Sapphire Skies’ is a stunning blue-leaved selection of the species introduced by Sean Hogan of Cistus Nursery in WA. Its flexible, non-threatening “jade blue” leaves are extremely showy as are the huge spikes of ivory flowers borne by the mature plants. A vigorous plant, ‘Sapphire Skies’ is a trunk forming Yucca reaching 3 to 4 ft. in 7 to 8 years, maturing at 10’ or more. Sites with full sun and well drained non-clay soils provide the best growing conditions. Provide extra cold protection in zones 5-6 for the first couple of winters.

Zones 5b (-10 to -15_ F) -9.

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QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 5 - 9
Color White
Regions Hot Desert, Western Only
Rain Less than 10in., 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in
Bloom Time Summer
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun
Soil Sandy Garden Soil
Moisture Very Xeric
Height Extra Large - over 5ft.
Plants for Pollinators Attract Hummingbirds
Resistant to Hungry Critters Resists Deer, Resists Rabbits