Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies' typically begins flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
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Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies'
Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies' is a majestic evergreen shrub with wide, sword-shaped leaves that are a deep steel-blue, that turn purple with age. It forms a fountain-like caudex with a trunk and branching leaves. It produces perrenial white flowers on short, thick stems. This species is drought tolerant and has low water requirements, making it perfect for xeriscaping. The leaves of Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies' give the landscape a striking and bold presence. This species is a great addition to any garden, providing color and a pop to any area!
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Offsets,Stem Propagation,Air Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 10
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies' plants require moderate watering. A good rule of thumb is to let the soil dry out 3-4 inches between waterings during the active growing season. During the winter, when the plant is not actively growing, reduce watering so that the plant is not overly wet. As a general guideline, water once every 2 weeks during the winter.
sunlight
Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies' grows best in full sun. It should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. During periods of very hot weather, some afternoon shade may be beneficial. In cooler climates, the plant may need additional protection from frost damage, so it should be provided with a wind-sheltered location in such areas.
pruning
Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies' should be pruned once a year during the spring season. Pruning involves removing any dead, damaged, or diseased foliage or stems from the plant. This can help maintain a neat shape and encourage new growth in the plant. Make sure to use sharp pruning shears when pruning and avoid cutting too close to the plant’s trunk. Yuccas may suffer from a disease commonly known as yucca tip burn, so it is important to avoid pruning back more than 1-third of the plant’s foliage at 1 time.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies' typically begins flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
