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Yucca elata
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SoaptreeTree, EvergreenFamily: Asparagaceae
- Height: 2mSpread: 1.5m
- Hardy
Flower colour:
White
Foliage colour:
Green
Silver
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
The soaptree or palmella, Yucca elata, is a spectacular evergreen native to the southwestern states of Northern America, such as New Mexico and Arizona, as well as the northern states of Mexico. Despite these hot origins, Yucca elata is extremely hardy, reputedly to as low as -25ºC.
In the UK, it makes an eye-catching addition to a gravel garden or sunny herbaceous border. Surrounded by jewel-like flowers like salvias and echiums, the spiky, silvery foliage can't be missed.
For best results, grow Yucca elata in full sun in very well-drained, ideally alkaline soil – you can incorporate limestone chippings when planting to achieve this. A sheltered spot out of any strong winds is best.
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Yucca ‘Elata’ and wildlife
Yucca ‘Elata’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Yucca ‘Elata’ poisonous?
Yucca ‘Elata’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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