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How to Grow and Care for Spanish dagger

Spanish dagger, also known as Moundlily yucca, Palm lily, Tree lily, Adam's needle, Spanish bayonet

Spanish dagger is a resilient and low-maintenance plant, adept at thriving in a range of environments. Special care points include ensuring full sun exposure and well-drained soil to mimic its native habitat conditions. Overwatering is a common pitfall; thus, allowing the soil to dry between watering sessions is crucial for spanish dagger's health. Its straightforward care requirements categorize spanish dagger as an easy plant to nurture for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Spanish dagger

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	6-12
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Varieties of Spanish dagger

Spanish dagger 'Bright Star'

The spanish dagger 'Bright Star' is a cultivar from the yucca family. Its green leaves are outlined in an off-white color and look like swords, giving the entire plant a bushy star-like shape - thus the name. Certain weather conditions plus the plant’s age can cause this cultivar to get pink tinges on its foliage, creating a magnificent three-colored leaf.

Spanish dagger 'Walbristar'

Spanish dagger 'Walbristar' or ‘Bright star’ is named after its distinctive color scheme with pale green leaf centers and bright yellow edges, with a pink color developing in cooler conditions. This contrasts dramatically with the more subdued dark green leaf centers and white images of its parent Yucca. Spanish dagger 'Walbristar' grows much shorter than its parent plant, reaching a maximum height of 90 cm, far less than the 4 m of a typical Spanish dagger.

Spanish dagger

Spanish dagger is distinct for its compact size and variegated foliage which appears blue-green with white or gold margins. A cultivar of Yucca gloriosa, its name refers to this varied coloration. This warm-weather evergreen shrub is easy to grow and maintain, and it tolerates poor soil with low water and full sun.

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Spanish dagger stands as a robust evergreen, reaching heights of up to 16 feet (5 meters). Its foliage forms a basal rosette in its youth, transitioning to a prominent, woody trunk as it matures. The sword-shaped leaves are tipped with sharp points and arrange themselves with striking symmetry. In late spring to mid-summer, spanish dagger proudly exhibits large panicles of white, bell-shaped flowers, drawing the eye and marking its peak ornamental phase. It bears a remarkable resilience to extreme weather, including drought and variations in temperature.