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Yucca rostrata

Yucca rostrata

🌿 Yucca rostrata – Blue-billed Yucca
πŸ“ Height: 2–4 m | 🌾 Narrow, stiff, blue leaves, arranged in a sphere
πŸͺ΅ Single, thin trunk, often branched at the base in adult subjects

🌍 Origin
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ West Texas | πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Northeastern Mexico

πŸ“ Ideal for
🏜 Xeric, rocky, Mediterranean, contemporary gardens
🌬 Excellent for windy, dry and sunny areas

🌼 Blooming
πŸ“… Late spring – summer
🌸 Erect spike with creamy-white flowers

πŸ’§ Resistance
🌞 Full sun | 🌡 Drought: excellent | ❄️ Frost: up to –15 Β°C
πŸͺ΄ Poor, well-drained soil (no waterlogging!)

🧰 Care
βœ‚οΈ Remove dry leaves to enhance the trunk
🌱 Slow growing, but very long lasting
⚠️ Sharp edges: be careful in tight spaces

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