Plants in genus yucca
Yucca potosina
Yucca potosina is a tree-like species native to east central Mexico, reaching up to 26 feet tall. It features stiff, narrow leaves up to 3 feet long and produces white elongated flowers. This yucca is native to the Chihuahuan Desert and has a palm-like appearance with concave green leaves. It is often mistaken for Yucca carnerosana until it flowers. The plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for xeriscaping, making it a hardy choice for arid landscapes.
Yucca aloifolia 'Magenta Magic'
Yucca aloifolia 'Magenta Magic' is a unique dwarf yucca with striking purple leaves that turn a mauvy shade in the fall. It grows to about 2 feet tall and features sharp green leaves. In early spring, it produces spikes of white, bell-shaped flowers. This plant is known for its resilience, being both drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. It is native to the southeastern United States and thrives in sunny, well-drained locations. Its colorful foliage makes it a standout in any garden, particularly in rock or xeriscape gardens.
Yucca thompsoniana 'Yd2811'
Yucca thompsoniana 'Yd2811' is a striking plant with a single trunk and narrow, blue-grey foliage. It produces 4-foot spikes of white flowers in late spring and is both deer-resistant and hummingbird-friendly. This plant is well-suited for dry, sunny locations and adds a dramatic architectural element to gardens.
Yucca filamentosa 'Variegata'
Yucca filamentosa 'Variegata' is an evergreen shrub with sword-shaped leaves featuring creamy white stripes. It produces creamy white bell-shaped flowers on tall spikes and is both rabbit and deer resistant. This plant thrives in full sun and is tolerant of dry, rocky, and coastal conditions.
Yucca queretaroensis
Yucca queretaroensis is a striking plant native to the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico, featuring a tall trunk up to 12 feet high and very narrow leaves. It produces a 30-inch flower spike of white bells at maturity and is known for its cold tolerance, withstanding temperatures as low as 14 degrees F.
Yucca coahuilensis
Yucca coahuilensis is a trunkless plant native to the grasslands of northern Mexico and southern Texas. It forms a 3-foot wide rosette of concave blue-green leaves with white hairs along the edges. The plant produces a 5-foot tall flower stalk with white bell-shaped flowers, which are a favorite of hummingbirds.
Yucca flaccida 'Color Guard'
Yucca flaccida 'Color Guard' is a gold-centered variegated selection similar to Yucca 'Golden Sword'. Its foliage brightens to creamy-gold in midsummer, and it features deer-resistant leaves with curly white hairs. The plant forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces 6-foot stalks of white flowers in spring.
Yucca linearifolia
Yucca linearifolia is a tree-like perennial native to the Chihuahuan Desert, growing up to 11 feet tall. It has narrow, denticulate leaves and white bell-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds.
Yucca flaccida 'Garland Gold'
Yucca flaccida 'Garland Gold' is a striking perennial from New Zealand, similar to 'Golden Sword'. It forms a 2-foot wide and tall clump with golden-banded green leaves. In late summer, it produces a new growth spurt, adding dramatic color. The plant features 6-foot tall spikes of white, bell-like flowers in late spring. It is deer-resistant and thrives in sunny, well-drained locations.
Yucca linearifolia 'Line Dance'
Yucca linearifolia 'Line Dance' is a striking plant with white-edged, pencil-thin leaves forming a 3-foot wide rosette. It reaches a height of 2 feet over ten years and is known for its drought tolerance and deer resistance. This yucca thrives in full sun and is suitable for xeriscaping, making it an excellent choice for low-water gardens.