Professional Landscape Design

BANANA SPLIT® SOFT LEAF YUCCA

Zones - 7-9

Description -

In sunlight the brightly striped foliage is a stand-out for both color and texture. Each blade of this clumping rosette bears a golden center and gray-green edges. Over time plants develop trunks. Moth pollinated flowers are born on huge spikes up to 4 feet tall that are long lasting. A western native with lots of personality for problem solving in hot, dry climates. Use as single focal point in containers or with other drought tolerant plants in the landscape. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate to fast growth up to 6 feet tall at maturity and about 4 feet wide.

Key Benefits
A broad golden yellow stripe accents the gray green margins on the arching, strap-like leaves. Large spikes of creamy white blooms 2 to 4 ft. high add additional interest. An excellent focal point or container subject. Evergreen.

Time of Flowering
Creamy white flowers in summer.

Average Landscape Size
Moderate grower to 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide.

Water Needs
Once established needs only occasional water.

Sun Exposure
Full sun

Cold Hardiness
0 to 10 F

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