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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (Agaves) |
| Origin: Southern States (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Yellow/Chartreuse Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [Yucca aloifolia 'Variegata'] |
| Height: 8-10 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F |
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Yucca aloifolia 'Marginata' (Golden Spanish Dagger) - This is a striking plant that can be grown as a single or mulitple stemmed specimen to 10 feet tall. The rosettes of foliage clustered at the branch tips are composed of rigid green leaves that have strong cream-variegated margins that flush with red much of the year. Plant in full sun or light shade in fairly well-drained soil - it tolerates sandy conditions and is very drought tolerant. Hardy to zone 6. While this old cultivar has been in cultivation since the early 1600's, it has rarely been available, especially in smaller-sized containers (we previously only sold them in specimen-sized 24" box containers), because its growth habit allowed for very few cuttings. This changed in 2005 when Tony Avent of Plant Delights Nursery put this plant into tissue culture and then shared his success with us. While it is incredibly attractive, care must be given to placement of this plant; with its rigid, sharp-tipped leaves, it is best kept to the back of a planting bed and away from pathways. The name Yucca was given to the genus by Linnaeus, perhaps by mistake, as it is the Latinized derivation of "yuca", the Caribbean name for Cassava (Manihot esculenta) an unrelated plant in the Euphorbia family that is native to the Caribbean area. Interestingly it was also Linnaeus who applied the name Manihot to Yuca.
This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We will also incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information about this plant, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Yucca aloifolia 'Marginata'.
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