Asparagaceae
Banana yucca
Yucca baccata
Also known as Blue yucca, Sarcoyucca baccata, Datil yucca, Yucca baccata f. genuina
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Xeriscape · Desert · Drought Tolerant · Southwest Native · Yucca · Full Sun · Architectural · Arid · Pollinator · Edible
Banana yucca is a striking desert plant with bold, sword-like leaves and large clusters of creamy white flowers that attract pollinators in late spring. Plant it in full sun with very well-drained, sandy or rocky soil and water infrequently, as it is highly adapted to arid conditions. It is an excellent low-maintenance choice for xeriscape, desert, or dry Mediterranean-style gardens.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 8 hours
- Watering
- Water sparingly; allow soil to dry completely between waterings and reduce to once a month or less in winter · Every 14-21 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7–8.5
- Temperature
- -20°F to 110°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 5a-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 30 ft
- Spread
- 15 ft
- Spacing
- 60 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- White
- Foliage
- Green · Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Arizona, California, Colorado, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah
- Attracts
- Bees, Hummingbirds, Moths
Sources: trefle, usda
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