Hesperoyucca whipplei
$8.80
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Chaparral Yucca
Chaparral Yucca is a southern Californian desert plant. It has a moderate growth rate and grows from 2-12 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide.
It typically takes 5-10 years to reach maturity and when it produces it’s huge 10-15 foot flower spike with hundreds of bell shaped white to purplish flowers.
This plant has few or no pest problems. Pruning is not required, however it may need to be removed when it dies after flowering.
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Full Sun
Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Container | 2-Gal, D-40O, D-40 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Attracts the Yucca Moth, which co-evolved with this plant. Also attracts California Thrashers. |
| Historical Uses | It was extensively used by Native Americans for food and fiber. |
| Distribution | It is native to southern California, United States and Baja California, Mexico |
| Elevation | 0 to 7250 ft |
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| Habitat | It often grows in sandy washes in the desert or inland valleys |
