Yucca Elephantipes 'Lemon Drop' (Lemon Drop Spineless Yucca)
Yucca Elephantipes 'Lemon Drop' (Lemon Drop Spineless Yucca)
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Yucca Elephantipes 'Lemon Drop' (Lemon Drop Spineless Yucca) is a striking variegated form of the popular Spineless Yucca, valued for its bold architectural shape and vibrant yellow-green foliage. Its sword-like leaves feature bright lemon-yellow centres with contrasting green margins, creating year-round colour and texture in both gardens and containers. The upright, sculptural habit makes it an excellent feature plant for modern landscapes, patios, and tropical-inspired designs.
Exceptionally hardy and easy to grow, this low-maintenance yucca thrives in sunny positions and tolerates drought once established. Mature plants may produce impressive spikes of creamy-white bell-shaped flowers, adding seasonal interest and attracting pollinators. With its colourful foliage, strong form, and resilience, 'Lemon Drop' is an outstanding choice for gardeners seeking a dramatic yet easy-care statement plant.
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Mature height
2–4 m Mature Width: 1–2 m
Mature width
1–2 m
Spacing
1–1.5 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Lemon-yellow and green variegated foliage; creamy-white flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer (on mature plants)
Sun tolerance
Full sun to light shade
Maintenance
Very low; remove old leaves and spent flower spikes as required
Root System
Deep, fibrous, non-invasive root system