Gold Rush Nursery

Hesperoyucca whipplei (Yucca whipplei) is a dramatic, but dangerous addition to the dry garden.  It forms a rosette of silvery-gray foliage aout 3-4' across and tall, but watch out for the sharp-tipped leaves!  This is not a plant for homes with young children, nor is it particularly pet-friendly.  It does make a good burglar deterrent though!

Hesperoyucca whipplei (Yucca whipplei) is a dramatic, but dangerous addition to the dry garden.  It forms an eye-catching rosette of silvery-gray foliage aout 3-4' across and tall, but watch out for the sharp-tipped leaves!  This is not a plant for homes with young children, nor is it particularly pet-friendly.  It does make a good burglar deterrent though!

Our Lord's candle can take anywhere from three to fifteen years or more to flower; typically the older the plant, the more spectacular the flower.  Young plants produce flowering stalks that are around 6' tall while the spikes of older plants may reach heights of 15-20'.  When the plant eventually blooms, it's really dramatic!   Masses of creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers bloom along the stem and are particularly striking at night in the moonlight. 

Plant in full sun or light shade.  Make sure to plan for the mature size of the plant and don't plant it to close to any paths or walkways.  Remove any problem weeds before planting because the sharp leaf tips will make it almost impossible to do any weeding close to the plant once it's begun to grow.  Adding a deep (3-4") of gravel mulch around the