Twistleaf Yucca

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Grasses/Succulents, Succulents

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twistleafyucca

White flowers Texas Native: Edwards Plateau Height: 1-2′ Spread: 2′ Light: Sun/part shade Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring to early summer Drought Tolerance: Very low Maintenance: Remove old bloom stalk at the base; divide if crowded Old leaves are twisted; deer eat blooms but not foliage; nectar attracts nocturnal moths; larval host plant for Yucca Giant [...]

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Spanish Dagger Yucca

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Grasses/Succulents, Succulents

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spanishdagger

White Texas Native: Texas Height: 5-15′ Spread: 4′ Light: Sun/part shade Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring Drought Tolerance: Very low Maintenance: Remove old bloom stalk at the base Prefers rocky, well-drained soil

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Softleaf Yucca

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Grasses/Succulents, Succulents

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softleafyucca

White to pale green Height: 4-6′ Spread: 3′ Light: Sun/part shade Seasonal Interest: Summer Drought Tolerance: Very low Maintenance: Remove old bloom stalk at the base Soft, pliable foliage; deer eat blooms but not foliage

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Red Yucca

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Grasses/Succulents, Succulents

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redyucca

Coral spike flowers Texas Native: Edwards Plateau Height: 2-4′ Spread: 4′ Light: Sun/part shade Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Spring to summer Drought Tolerance: Very low Maintenance: Remove old bloom stalk at the base May colonize; deer will eat blooms but not foliage; attracts hummingbirds

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Paleleaf Yucca

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Grasses/Succulents, Succulents

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paleleafyucca

White Texas Native: Blackland Prairie Height: 1′ Spread: 2′ Light: Sun/part shade Seasonal Interest: Summer Drought Tolerance: Very low Maintenance: Remove old bloom stalk at the base Leaves pale blue-green; deer will eat blooms but not foliage

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Giant Yucca Hesperaloe

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Grasses/Succulents, Succulents

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hesperaloe

Creamy white flowers Height: 6′ Spread: 4′ Light: Sun Seasonal Interest: Summer Drought Tolerance: Very low Maintenance: Remove spent flower at stalks Upright plant with stiff leaves; prefers well-drained soil; up to 15′ flower spike; attracts hummingbirds; bat-pollinated; hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit

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Texas Sotol

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Grasses/Succulents, Succulents

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texassotol

Texas Native: Edwards Plateau Height: 3-4′ Spread: 3-4′ Light: Sun/part shade Seasonal Interest: Early summer Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Remove old bloom stalks at the base Long, blade-like leaves with sharp edges (not pedestrian-friendly); needs space; good barrier plant; requires good drainage; Wheeler’s Sotol is a silver option

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Nolina

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Grasses/Succulents, Succulents

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nolina

Tan flowers Texas Native: Edwards Plateau Height: 10-12′ Spread: 4-5′ Light: Sun/part shade Seasonal Interest: Summer Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Remove old leaves from trunk for neater appearance 10′ tall spike of small tan flowers; not watering in fall and winter will prevent frost damage

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Prickly Pear Cactus

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Grasses/Succulents, Succulents

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pricklypear

Yellow flowers Texas Native: Blackland Prairie & Edwards Plateau Height: 3-4′ Spread: 3-4′ Light: Sun Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Late spring to summer Drought Tolerance: Low Maintenance: Flowers best when left undisturbed; use rock mulch Likes well-drained alkaline soil; becomes shrub-like; parts are edible; purple fruit; orange blooming and spineless varieties available

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Squid Agave

Published on May 27, 2010 by in Grasses/Succulents, Succulents

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squidagave

Creamy white/pale yellow Height: 1-2′ Spread: 1-2′ Light: Sun/part shade Evergreen Seasonal Interest: Early summer Drought Tolerance: Very low Maintenance: n/a Good for partial shade; does not die after flowering; spineless leaves; hardy to 15 degrees Fahrenheit

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