Our Lord’s candle (Yucca whipplei) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: Our Lord’s candle, Spanish bayonet or Chaparral yucca.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Our Lord’s candle, Spanish bayonet, Chaparral yucca
Scientific name: Yucca whipplei
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Our Lord’s candle (Yucca whipplei) – Rebou, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Our Lord’s candle (Yucca whipplei) – Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
