Hesperoyucca Species, Baja Yucca, Our Lord's Candle
Hesperoyuccawhipplei subsp. eremica

Family: Asparagaceae Genus: Hesperoyucca (hes-per-oh-YUK-uh)
Species: whipplei subsp. eremica

Category

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown

Where to Grow

Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored