Accession Count: 3
Common Name:
Thompson’s yucca
Family Name:
Asparagaceae
Botanical Name:
Yucca thompsoniana
Sub Species:
Variety:
Forma:
Cultivar:
Characteristics:
A wide trunk-forming species, it grows slowly to develop multiple heads (1). Short blue silver leaves have serrated margins and end in a sharp terminal spine (2).
Compound:
Yuc tho
Geographic Origin:
Northern Mexico
Ecozone Origin:
Biome Origin:
Desert
Natural History:
The native habitat for this yucca ranges from northern Mexico through west Texas and into southeastern New Mexico.
Cultivation Notes:
Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Young plants closely resemble Yucca rostrata, but different growth habits set them apart (1).
Ethnobotany:
Every part of the yucca plant can be used. Native tribes use parts of the plant for several activities including; basket weaving, sandals, ropes, belts, crafts, food, and dyes for rugs, fibers and art. The buds, flowers and stalks are edible, raw or cooked. The yucca root and leaves contain steroidal compounds that have the ability to relieve pain caused by inflammation associated with arthritis and joint pain (3).
Height:
11 - 15 feet
Width:
6 - 10 feet
Growth Rate:
Moderate Growing
Grow Season:
Summer
Flower Season:
ForeSummer
Color:
White
Function:
Accent
Spread:
Non-spreading
Allergen:
Non-allergenic
Invasive:
Benign
Toxicity:
Benign
Hardy:
Hardy
Water Use:
Low water Use
Citations:
- http://www.mswn.com/plants/database/plant/yucca-thompsoniana/
- https://www.civanonursery.com/plant-catalog/thompsons-yucca-yucca-thompsoniana/
- http://www2.nau.edu/~swptry/pbot/pbot%20manual/Meredith/Meredith%20Yucca.htm
