Yucca
Yucca gigantea
Family: Asparagaceae
Yucca grows in full sun to bright indirect light and prefers sandy, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Yucca
Yucca growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Sandy, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Yucca as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as Several years to mature size.
Plant Overview
Yucca (Yucca gigantea) is listed in the Asparagaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial evergreen life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0245
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial evergreen
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Yucca is listed for full sun to bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Sandy, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun to bright indirect light
- Soil
- Sandy, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. Maturity guidance: Several years to mature size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Several years to mature size
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.