For architectural plants we seem to think of spiky leaves like Cordylines, Phormiums and Yuccas. If you are keen to understand the differences and a bit of history of each species try ‘Architectural Plants What to Grow and How to Grow it’

If you just want shape and form in your garden try some Yuccas which have exotic foliage and then flower like a lily.

Yucca plants are succulent and retain moisture in the leaf and trunk. Read more about Succulents.

Yucca are easy to care for

Yucca are long lived plants.

Repot your Yucca every few years with fresh compost.

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Yucca plants have become popular as house plants. They are tolerant of a bit of neglect and provide architectural green spikes all year round. They need light but don’t need repotting or too much watering.

• Yuccas for indoors are often supplied on three stems with the leaves growing from the top. Plants usually look better when displayed in odd numbers, 3’s, 5’s or 7’s.
• Yuccas can help clean the air of solvents and carbon monoxide.
• You can grow Yuccas from seed supplied in USA by www.seedman.com/yucca.htm
• Outdoor Yuccas can flower with large spikes covered in cream bell shaped flowers.