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California Native Plant

Hesperoyucca whipplei

Our Lord's Candle

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Stemless, it produces dense clusters of rigid, gray green leaves 12"-18" long. Its drooping, bell-shaped flowers appear on large, branched spikes 3'-6' long. Plants die after blooming, much like Agaves, but only individual rosettes will die off; others in clump will continue to live and eventually bloom. Overall plant grows 3' tall and 6' wide. This CA native prefers well drained soil and is drought tolerant but will lose lower leaves with extended drought..

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.