Spanish daggers are evergreen, flowering shrubs that adapt well to sunny, dry environments. It is a type of Yucca plant that is native to the Southeastern US but is grown in many parts of the country, including Arizona. It is tropical in appearance and can even be used in xeriscape settings. If you are considering planting Spanish daggers in your landscaping, here is what you need to know.

Appearance

Spanish daggers get their name from its pointy, knife-like leaves. During the late spring and early summer, they develop white flowers that have purple edges. Thanks to their striking look, Spanish daggers are used in a variety of ways in landscaping, including as accents, foundations, and backgrounds. Many people also plant them around their pools, but these plants look equally at home in xeriscape settings with rocks, cacti, and succulents. They grow quickly and can easily reach ten feet in height an eight feet in width. The foliage on a single plant may grow from one or several trunks that grow from the bottom of the plant’s center.

Maintenance

Spanish daggers are hardy plants that can welcome full sunlight. They should be watered every week during the first summer after they are planted, then every 10 to 15 days in the following summers. No watering is necessary between September and April and whenever there is measurable rainfall.

The foliage must be pruned approximately once per year. The stalks are extremely sharp and can cause cuts. Always wear gloves when working with the plant, and allow your landscaping team to do the pruning. Spanish daggers are vulnerable to weevils, scale, thrips, and mealybugs, which your landscaping company can help you manage.

Find out how to create and maintain landscaping that enhances your home’s curb appeal and that thrives in the local climate with help from Complete Landscaping. Learn more about our landscaping company in Tucson by calling (520) 323-8918.