soapweed
Also known as: amole; narrow-leaved Adam's needle; palmilla
A shrubby, evergreen perennial to 80cm tall, forming rosettes of narrowly sword-shaped, grey-green leaves. Mature plants may produce 60cm spikes of large, cream-coloured flowers in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- soapweed (Yucca glauca)
- Genus
- Yucca
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of soapweed
Distribution map
Central North America
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of soapweed
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soapweed care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 18°C in spring, or remove rooted suckers in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun. Remove spent flower stems
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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