Yucca 'Blue Boy'
A slow-growing, evergreen shrub to 1m, with an upright stem bearing whorls of sword-shaped, purple-tinged, leathery leaves to 30cm long. This cultivar is much smaller and less spikey than the species and makes a good container plant
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Purple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Purple | |||
| Autumn | Green Purple | |||
| Winter | Green Purple |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Potentially harmful
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs, cats): Harmful if eaten - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Yucca can be evergreen perennials, shrubs or trees, with dense or loose rosettes of stiff, sword-shaped leaves and tall panicles of bell-shaped flowers
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
If grown outdoors in mild locations, grow in well-drained soil in full sun. In containers use a loam-based potting compost with added extra grit. Water freely in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water moderately at other times
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 18°C in spring, or remove rooted suckers in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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