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Hesperoyucca whipplei - Our Lord's Candle

Market price from $5.85 to $8.99

Hesperoyucca whipplei is a stately member of the Cacti & Succulents family, widely celebrated for its commanding, spiky silvery-blue leaves which form an exquisite rosette. Also referred to as Our Lord's Candle, this succulent's grandeur unfurls quite literally, with an impressive floral pillar shooting up to a staggering 13 feet tall. Adorned with clusters of radiant white, bell-shaped blooms, this towering heiress isn't only an aesthetic spectacle, it's an irresistible draw for a delightful ensemble of pollinators. Originating from the sun-drenched corners of Southern California and Baja Mexico, Our Lord's Candle has adapted to thrive splendidly in full sun and tolerates drought remarkably well. Wielding a unique blend of rugged resilience and arresting beauty, Hesperoyucca whipplei can transform your xeriscape or rock garden into a captivating display of botanical grandeur.

  • Size: Up to 13 feet tall (including flower stalk)
  • Flowers: Bell-shaped white blossoms, attract pollinators
  • Foliage: Silvery-blue leaves, forming a spiky rosette
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Distinct Feature: Impressive flower stalk
  • Commonly purchased with Hesperoyucca whipplei (Our Lord's Candle)

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