Yucca recurvifolia ~ Soft Leaf Yucca

Soft Leaf Yucca is a nearly stemless evergreen shrub with large blue-green sword-like foliage that droops as it matures, and has a softer texture without the dangerous sharpness most yucca have.  A central stalk rises in summer bearing long panicles of fragrant creamy-white flowers.  Best color with full sun and well-drained soils. Surprisingly tolerate of partial shade.  Heat and drought tolerant. Type:  Shrub Origins: Southeast N. America; GA Native Height:  3' - 6' Spread:  2’ -  3' Spacing:  2.5' USDA Hardiness Zone:  7 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  White Season of Interest:  Summer, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly.  Prune as needed immediately after flowering.LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS:  Russian Sage, Sedum, Yarrow IMAGE: Miwasatoshi, Yucca-recurvifolia-2