Hesperoyucca whipplei |
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Our Lord's Candle |
Description
Stemless, it produces dense clusters of rigid, gray green leaves 12"-18" long. Its drooping, bell-shaped flowers appear on large, branched spikes 3'-6' long. Plants die after blooming, much like Agaves, but only individual rosetteswill die off; others in clump will continue to live and eventually bloom. Overall plant grows 3' tall and 6' wide. This CA native prefers well drained soil and is drought tolerant but will lose lower leaves with extended drought..
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Desert, Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showyflower, Silhouette, Unusualshape
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Raisedplanter, Withrocks
Special Uses
Barrier, Container, Erosioncontrol, Massplanting, Fireresistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.
