yucca plant fertilizer Yucca Plant

yucca plant fertilizer Yucca PlantYucca 'Color Guard', has intense yellow centers with green leaf margins on a succulent plant that makes a true statement in the garden border. During the cold periods of the year the yellow centers turn a beautiful coral shade. In late summer large creamy white flowers are borne on strong flowering stalks in massive panicles. This long lived perennial is drought tolerant and slow growing. A great centerpiece in a circular garden, mid ground planting

Yucca 'Color Guard', has intense yellow centers with green leaf margins on a succulent plant that makes a true statement in the garden border.  During the cold periods of the year the yellow centers turn a beautiful coral shade.  In late summer large creamy white flowers are borne on strong flowering stalks in massive panicles.  This long-lived perennial is drought tolerant and slow growing.  A great centerpiece in a circular garden, mid-ground planting or mixed border with other colors or textures.  Attracts butterflies and the occasional hummingbird.
Mature Plant Size: 48" Tall, 24" Spread, 
Bloom Time: August - September
Light Exposure: Full Sun  
Soil Type/pH: Well-drained/6.0-7.5 
Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Fertilizer: If using compost apply an 1" at planting time and side dress annually in late fall or early spring.  If using a granular fertilizer, we recommend organic formulations, apply an all-purpose formula in early spring annually.  It is only recommended to use liquid fertilizers when the growth is slow, and this is not normally needed. 
Water:  Monitor new plants for adequate moisture.  Water in deep and allow the top to dry between applications.  Once plants are established (after about a year) only supplement water when in drought situations.

Container Size: 4.5" Pot