Yucca Seeds – Hardy Desert Plant

Yucca is a resilient and low-maintenance plant known for its striking sword-shaped leaves and tall flower spikes adorned with creamy white blooms. A symbol of endurance and elegance, Yucca plants are ideal for xeriscaping, rock gardens, or as architectural features in home landscapes. These hardy plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought and heat exceptionally well. Easy to grow from seed, Yuccas make an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a durable and long-lived addition to their garden or landscape.

Features:

• Produces tall, dramatic flower spikes with creamy white blooms.

• Excellent drought and heat tolerance once established.

• Low maintenance and adaptable to various soil types.

• Long-lived perennial that adds structure and beauty to gardens.

• Ideal for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and ornamental landscaping.

• Suitable for container growing in cooler regions.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Yucca filamentosa (commonly cultivated species)

• Common Name (US): Yucca

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Upright, clumping form

• Bloom Color: Creamy white

• Foliage: Evergreen, sword-shaped leaves

• Mature Height: 3–6 feet (0.9–1.8 meters)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Sandy or well-drained soil

• Watering: Low; water sparingly once established

• Germination Time: 20–30 days

• Days to Maturity: 2–3 years for flowering

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant outdoors after frost danger passes

• Spacing: 24–36 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–10

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 4–6: April to May

  • Zones 7–8: March to April

  • Zones 9–10: February to March

• Use: Rock gardens, dry landscapes, borders, and architectural accents