Blue Beaked Yucca

Yucca rostrata

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Agavaceae
Plant Description: This yucca is usually single trunked and has a treelike habit. The blue-green foliage is evergreen and forms a pom-pom shape on top of the trunk. The narrow foliage is about 2 feet long and has sharp tips. It has beautiful white, bell shaped flowers. It requires very little water.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Succulent
Plant Care: Succulent (perennials with fleshy leaves and no spines): Remove dead leaves and stems. Succulents with stems that die back in the fall may be left for winter interest or removed once dried. Trim as necessary to retain a desirable shape.
Special Considerations: Creates a great focal point in a waterwise landscape.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 6-15' tall x 4-10' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Blue-green
Bloom Colors: White
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 11
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Planting Path
    • Nursery Shopping

Garden Staff Tips & Insights:

Creates a great focal point in a waterwise landscape.
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter