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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
YUCCA glauca
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Agavaceae |
| Origin: | North America: prairie. |
| Special Features: | Easy to grow. Heat tolerant. Drought tolerant/ for xeriscaping/ waterwise design. Erosion control. Suitable for natural landscaping. Attractive for butterflies and other pollinators. Deer and rabbit resistant. Decorative solitary and structural plant. Remarkable perennial for modern garden design. Use for low maintenance plantings. |
| Historical: | Traditional Native American medical plant. |
| Basic Colour: | (white / cream) |
| Flower Colour: | white |
| Natural Flowering Period: | July - September |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z4 - Z9
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| Foliage: | basal, very narrow lanceolate, stiff, margins with long fibres, grey-green |
| Growth Habit: | rosettes-forming / evergreen |
| Height with Flowers: | 150 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 75 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | dry / sandy / well-drained |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | ornamental foliage plant / medicinal plant |
| Portion weight: | 1.1 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 22.22222 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
45 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
100 Gram |
| Sowing Direction: |
(20) To obtain best germination results, seeds need temperatures of +22°C [72°F] or more. Moderate, but constant humidity is very important. Gunnera, however, prefers very moist (not wet) and warm (+24 to +30°C) [75 to 86°F] conditions.
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