Overview
Yucca flaccida is a perennial in the genus Yucca, part of the Q157167 family. Yucca flaccida grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained and sandy or rocky soils. Suggested uses include rock gardens, xeriscaping and borders. It is native to south-central and southeastern North America.
About
Yucca flaccida is a perennial yucca known for its summer display of creamy-white flowers. It prefers full sun and very well-drained, sandy or rocky soils and accepts dry to medium moisture levels. Native to south-central and southeastern North America, it suits planted positions where drainage and exposure are good. Use it in rock gardens, xeriscaping or as a structural border plant.
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About the genus
Yucca is both the scientific name and common name for a genus native to North America from Panama to southern Canada. It contains 50 accepted species. In addition to yucca, they are also known as Adam's needle or Spanish-bayonet.
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In the garden
Yucca flaccida (Adam's needle) is a perennial member of the genus Yucca, native to south-central and southeastern North America. It produces a summer flower display and is adapted to open, sunny habitats with free-draining, sandy or rocky ground. The authoritative flowering period in the UK runs from June to August, when creamy-white blooms appear above the foliage. Give Yucca flaccida a sunny, sheltered site with very good drainage; soils that remain wet will shorten its lifespan. It tolerates dry to medium soil moisture, so plant where irrigation is infrequent or where soil dries between waterings. Choose sandy or rocky substrates or improve heavy soils with grit to avoid waterlogging. In UK gardens it performs well in rock gardens, xeriscaped borders and sunny, gravelly terraces where contrast with finer-leaved plants is wanted. Locate it where the summer flowers can be seen from paths or patios, since the creamy-white flowering period provides a seasonal architectural accent. Flowers appear in June to August and are held clear of the foliage, making the bloom display a distinct seasonal feature of this yucca.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Yucca
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil type
- well-drained, sandy or rocky
- Soil moisture
- dry to medium
- Exposure
- full sun
Plant details
Yucca flaccida size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Suggested uses
- rock gardens, xeriscaping, borders
- Native to
- south-central and southeastern North America
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Yucca flaccida
- Cultivation
- tolerant of drought and poor soils; avoid overwatering
- Pruning
- remove dead flower stalks and damaged leaves
- Propagation
- seed, offsets
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Yucca flaccida?
Tolerant of drought and poor soils; avoid overwatering.
Where is the best place to plant Yucca flaccida?
Yucca flaccida prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Yucca flaccida need?
Yucca flaccida grows best in well-drained and sandy or rocky soil. Aim for soil that stays dry to medium.
How do I prune Yucca flaccida?
Remove dead flower stalks and damaged leaves.
How do I propagate Yucca flaccida?
Seed, offsets.
More in the Yucca genus
- Yucca carnerosanagiant Spanish dagger
- Yucca elatasoap tree
- Yucca filamentosaneedle palm
- Yucca filamentosa 'Elegantissima'Adam's Needle
- Yucca filamentosa 'Excalibur'
- Yucca filamentosa 'Rosenglocke'Adam's Needle
- Yucca filamentosa 'Schneefichte'Adam's needle 'Schneefichte'
- Yucca filamentosa 'Variegata'Variegated Adam's Needle