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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..

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.