Hesperoyucca whipplei

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Our Lord's Candle

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Stemless, it produces dense clusters of rigid, gray green leaves 12"-18" long. Its drooping, bell-shaped flowers appear on large, branched spikes 3'-6' long. Plants die after blooming, much like Agaves, but only individual rosettes will die off; others in clump will continue to live and eventually bloom. Overall plant grows 3' tall and 6' wide. This CA native prefers well drained soil and is drought tolerant but will lose lower leaves with extended drought..

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.