Yucca gloriosa var. variegata (Variegated Mound Lily)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Yucca |
| Species | gloriosa |
| Variety | variegata |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Horticultural origin. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5 - 2.5 m |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Works well in urban landscapes and desert gardens as a border. It is also known for its use in erosion control. |
| Cultivation | Grow in dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, the United States of America. Trengwaighton Garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Flower Description | Cream-coloured. |
Photographs
Yucca gloriosa var. Variegata, form.
Yucca gloriosa var. Variegata, leaf. Trengwaighton Garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 16/10/2019.
Yucca gloriosa var. Variegata, autumn form. Trengwaighton Garden, Madron, Cornwall, United Kingdom. 16/10/2019.
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