Hesperoyucca whipplei
Our-Lord´s Candle – Chaparral - Quixote Yucca
Description
Hesperoyucca whipplei, also known as the Our Lord's Candle, is a striking, monocarpic plant native to California and Baja California. It forms a basal rosette of long, stiff, blue-green leaves. These leaves are a key feature of this plant. The plant produces a tall flowering stalk, which can reach several feet high, which will produce many white, bell-shaped flowers. These flowers are a beautiful display. The plant is monocarpic, meaning that it dies after flowering, which will ensure that the plant puts all its energy towards this. For cultivation, it requires well-draining soil and full sun, and is fairly drought-tolerant once established, although it will need to be provided with water during flowering.
Description
Hesperoyucca whipplei, also known as the Our Lord's Candle, is a striking, monocarpic plant native to California and Baja California. It forms a basal rosette of long, stiff, blue-green leaves. These leaves are a key feature of this plant. The plant produces a tall flowering stalk, which can reach several feet high, which will produce many white, bell-shaped flowers. These flowers are a beautiful display. The plant is monocarpic, meaning that it dies after flowering, which will ensure that the plant puts all its energy towards this. For cultivation, it requires well-draining soil and full sun, and is fairly drought-tolerant once established, although it will need to be provided with water during flowering.