Wendy's Giant Yucca Spear

Yucca, the wild edible, spelled with 2 c's, is in the asparagaceae family, and is related to asparagus. Apparently parts including the asparagus-like spears are edible.

This plant has persevered in our garden for many years but this year it has outdone itself. As you can see it was pruned back substantially last year so the energy in the roots must have been focused in this new shoot. 

At four foot five inches it is so tall maybe the rabbits can't reach it to chew it off. To read more about this amazing looking plant CLICK HERE.

UPDATE June 26...

Lots of great weather and the Yucca has been thriving.

It grew another 5 inches from 53 to 58 inches in 4 days.

UPDATE: July 3

A week later  and another 5 inches gained.

It's really starting to branch out and getting ready to flower. Exciting!

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