About

A clump-forming, evergreen perennial to about 1m tall from Texan grasslands with large, arching, grass-like, grey-green leaves on a stout, slowly developing trunk, and tall, branching panicles of tiny, cream flowers in summer. A bold, architectural plant for a warm, sunny, very well-drained border or gravel garden.

About the genus

Yucca can be evergreen perennials, shrubs or trees, with dense or loose rosettes of stiff, sword-shaped leaves and tall panicles of bell-shaped flowers

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.