Chaparral Yucca
Hesperoyucca whipplei
Also known as: chaparral yucca
The original uploader was Vgrubsky at English Wikipedia.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Hesperoyucca
- Species:
- Hesperoyucca whipplei
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Yellow
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Deoclona yuccasella, Holcocera gigantella, Prodoxus aenescens, Prodoxus cinereus, Prodoxus coloradensis, Prodoxus marginatus, Prodoxus pulverulentus, Sosipatra rileyella, Tegeticula maculata, Yucca moth (Tegeticula yuccasella)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in arid, rocky environments