This stemless shrub has radiating foliage from the tufted centre and forms a small clump. It has long grey green linear leaves and the creamy bell-shaped fragrant flowers appear in a large, upright cluster high above the foliage on a slender stem during summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Yucca whippleiis naturally found in North America from California to Arizona and north-west Mexico growing in well drained moderately fertile soils in an open sunny position and tolerates drought or high temperatures but is frost tender.

Our Lord's Candle is grown for its stiff tufted leaves and its dramatic flower heads. It is planted in rockeries or on embankments as a specimen or in groups. It is also planted around buildings in commercial landscapes for its architectural value. It establishes in 2 to 4 years and tolerates dry coastal or inland regions. It can also be planted in small gardens or in containers and is used in roof gardens.ID 1896

Yucca (YOO-ka) whipplei(wi-pal-ee)

Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee)