Plants in genus yucca
Yucca flaccida 'Yellow Striper'
Yucca flaccida 'Yellow Striper' forms a 2-foot tall by 4-foot wide rosette of green foliage with central yellow striping. Its hairy flower stalk reaches 8 feet tall, opening into pendulous white bells that attract nocturnal moths. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for xeriscaping and adds architectural interest to gardens.
Yucca angustissima var. kanabensis
Yucca angustissima var. kanabensis is a native plant of northern Arizona and southern Utah, known for its rosette of 3-foot long stiff leaves and tall spikes of white flowers. This plant thrives on dry hillsides and in desert woodlands, making it well-suited for xeriscaping and drought-tolerant gardens. Yucca angustissima is part of the Yucca genus, which is prized for its architectural form and ability to attract pollinators. It is a hardy plant that requires minimal maintenance once established, making it an excellent choice for low-water landscapes. This plant adds a touch of the desert to any garden, providing structure and interest throughout the year.
Yucca 'Red Rover'
Yucca 'Red Rover' is a hybrid with powder blue leaves and burgundy red flower stalks. It grows up to 5 feet tall and features white bell-like flowers, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Yucca filamentosa 'A1fl167'
Yucca filamentosa 'A1fl167' is a native plant from DeKalb County, Georgia, known for its narrow blue twisted leaves and 4-foot tall flower spikes of white bells in late spring. It thrives in full sun and is well-suited for rocky environments. This deer-resistant plant adds a unique architectural element to any landscape.
Yucca elata 'Hidalgo'
Yucca elata 'Hidalgo' is a seed-grown plant from Hidalgo County, New Mexico, typically reaching 2-3 feet tall in cultivation. It can grow up to 10 feet over time, with multiple heads of narrow green leaves and an 8-foot tall spike of white bell-shaped flowers in spring.
Yucca flaccida 'Trompenberg Blue'
Yucca flaccida 'Trompenberg Blue' is a striking plant with glaucous blue-green foliage and 4-foot tall stalks of white bell-shaped flowers. It forms 30-inch tall rosettes and multiplies via underground rhizomes, creating a wide patch over time.
Yucca baccata var. brevifolia
Yucca baccata var. brevifolia is native to the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts in Arizona. It features thick trunks with boat-shaped leaves and produces flower spikes with large white bells. This plant is cold hardy if kept dry and is found at elevations up to 6,000 feet.
Yucca schottii
Yucca schottii is a tree yucca that can reach heights of 10 to 15 feet, featuring rigid, steely-blue leaves up to 3 feet long. In autumn, it produces 2-foot spikes of white flowers that are a favorite of hummingbirds. This deer-resistant plant thrives in sunny, dry conditions and is well-suited for xeriscaping. Its striking foliage and towering presence make it a dramatic addition to landscapes.
Yucca gloriosa var. variegata
Yucca gloriosa var. variegata is a deer-resistant yucca hybrid with blue-green leaves and cream margins. It grows up to 48 inches tall and features large, white, bell-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds.
Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies'
Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies' is a hardy trunked yucca known for its narrow, powder blue leaves. It grows up to 4 feet tall in 10 years and is both deer-resistant and hummingbird-friendly. This plant is ideal for xeriscaping and requires full sun.
Yucca rigida
Yucca rigida is a blue-leaf species native to northern Mexico, known for its powder blue leaves and deer-resistant qualities. It can grow up to 12 feet tall and features white bell-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds. Yucca rigida is ideal for dry gardens, offering a striking architectural presence with its bold foliage and tall flower spikes.
Yucca aloifolia 'Mediopicta'
Yucca aloifolia 'Mediopicta' is a striking plant with 5-foot tall patches of 3-inch thick upright stalks. Its 15-inch long, rigid leaves are green with gold and cream bands, and it produces terminal stalks of white bells in late spring. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for sunny locations and adds a bold architectural element to gardens.
Yucca carnerosana
Yucca carnerosana, also known as the giant Spanish dagger, is a tree yucca native to arid regions of western Texas and northern Mexico. It grows up to 20 feet tall with rigid, dagger-like leaves and produces snowy white flowers. This deer-resistant plant thrives in alkaline soils at elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 feet.
Yucca gloriosa 'Walbristar'
Yucca gloriosa 'Walbristar' is a slow-growing, deer-resistant plant with a rosette of stiff medium green leaves bordered in yellow to creamy white. It produces 3-foot tall spikes of white bell-shaped flowers in late summer, attracting hummingbirds. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny locations, making it suitable for rock gardens.
Yucca endlichiana
Yucca endlichiana is a unique succulent native to the Chihuahuan Desert, known for its pencil-thick, upright blue-green leaves and striking white bell-like flowers. This plant thrives in hot, dry, and slightly alkaline soils, making it ideal for xeriscaping. It is deer-resistant and features creamy white to purplish flowers. As an endangered species, it holds ecological significance. The plant is acaulescent, meaning it lacks a visible stem above ground. Its stoloniferous nature allows it to spread through underground runners.
Yucca gloriosa 'Tiny Star'
Yucca gloriosa 'Tiny Star' is a slow-growing evergreen native to the Southeast US, reaching 30 inches tall and 4 feet wide over 15 years. Its creamy gold leaves edged in green add a striking visual element to gardens, and it is known for its drought tolerance and deer resistance.
Yucca glauca 'Cimarron Pink'
Yucca glauca 'Cimarron Pink' is a native plant of the Great Basin and Central Plains, known for its grey-blue foliage and occasional pink flowers. It forms 2-foot tall clumps with narrow blue-green leaves covered in white hairs. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for rock gardens and sunny locations.
Yucca neomexicana 'Cimarron'
Yucca neomexicana 'Cimarron' is a miniature plant native to North America, particularly found at high elevations in Oklahoma. It features heads of foliage no more than 8 inches across and can reach 2 feet tall. This yucca is ideal for dry, sunny rock gardens due to its drought tolerance.
Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge'
Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge' is a clump-forming perennial with dark-green leaves edged in golden yellow and creamy white flowers. It is extremely hardy, drought-tolerant, and attracts butterflies.
Yucca flaccida 'Gold Heart'
Yucca flaccida 'Gold Heart' is a variegated plant with a bright yellow center, known for its deer resistance and ability to attract butterflies. It grows to about 20 inches tall and 24 inches wide, thriving in a variety of conditions including drought and salt exposure.
Yucca harrimaniae 'Wayne's Whorl'
Yucca harrimaniae 'Wayne's Whorl' is a striking plant with a short trunk and a 2-foot wide whorl of stiff, hairy, grey-green leaves. It produces 30-inch spikes of large white bells and requires good drainage.
Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword'
Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword' is a striking perennial with bright yellow leaves edged in dark green. It produces tall stalks of white, bell-shaped flowers in late spring. This easy-to-grow plant is deer-resistant and serves as a bold accent in gardens.
Yucca 'Silver Anniversary'
Yucca 'Silver Anniversary' is a hybrid plant introduced in 2018, known for its wide, dusty blue leaves and 7-foot tall flower spikes. It produces pendant white bell-shaped flowers and has greater vigor than its parent species. This drought-tolerant plant is suitable for rock gardens and adds architectural interest to landscapes.
Yucca 'Tromping Around'
Yucca 'Tromping Around' is a multi-headed specimen that forms a striking presence with its 5-foot tall and 7-foot wide structure. It features glaucous blue leaves and red-tinged stalks that rise 3 feet above the foliage, topped with creamy white bell-shaped flowers. This plant is both drought-tolerant and deer-resistant.
Yucca elata 'Coll D0922'
Yucca elata 'Coll D0922' is a narrow-leafed species known for its blue-green leaves with curled edges and a narrow white border. This plant can grow up to 2.5 feet tall, producing 6-foot tall spikes of white bell-like flowers in midsummer. Yucca elata is a hardy perennial, suitable for xeriscaping and attracting butterflies, making it a striking addition to sunny garden areas.
Yucca flaccida 'Wilders Wonderful'
Yucca flaccida 'Wilders Wonderful' is a specimen plant with sword-shaped, blue-green leaves featuring vertical stripes of creamy light yellow. It grows 2 feet tall and 4 feet wide and cannot be tissue cultured, making it a unique addition to gardens.
Yucca gloriosa 'Lone Star'
Yucca gloriosa 'Lone Star' is a deer-resistant plant with a compact growth habit, reaching 4 feet in height and width within four years. It features long, strap-like leaves and produces tall spikes of large, white, bell-shaped flowers in late summer, attracting hummingbirds.
Yucca filamentosa 'Bronze Age'
Yucca filamentosa 'Bronze Age' is a plant known for its foliage that turns black during the winter months. This unique characteristic adds interest to gardens throughout the year.