🌵 Yucca Rostrata
Yucca rostrata
A striking, slow-growing yucca with a trunk topped by a dense crown of narrow, silvery-blue leaves. Its sculptural form makes it a dramatic focal point in modern or xeriscape gardens.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Northern Mexico and Texas
☀️ Light: Full sun
💧 Water: Very low; drought-tolerant once established
📏 Size: 8–15 ft tall, 3–6 ft wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Summer; tall stalks of creamy white flowers
🪴 Landscape Use: Excellent as a specimen plant, in desert gardens, rockscapes, or paired with succulents and agaves for a dramatic accent
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in sandy, well-draining soil amended with Coast of Maine Bumper Crop to support root health and long-term establishment