Asparagaceae
Yucca baccata var. brevifolia
Yucca baccata var. brevifolia var. brevifolia
Also known as Yucca baccata subsp. thornberi, Yucca brevifolia, Yucca treleasei, Yucca confinis
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Yucca · Desert Plant · Succulent · Xeriscape · Southwest · Drought Tolerant · Architectural Plant · Spiky · Native · Arid
Yucca baccata var. brevifolia is a striking desert succulent that requires excellent drainage and full sun to thrive in the landscape. It is exceptionally drought tolerant once established and needs minimal care, making it ideal for low-water Southwest gardens. Avoid overwatering at all costs, as soggy soil quickly leads to root rot.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply but infrequently; allow soil to dry out completely between waterings · Every 14-21 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 7–8.5
- Temperature
- -25°F to 110°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4b-11b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 2 ft – 6 ft
- Spread
- 4 ft
- Spacing
- 48 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Arizona, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico
- Attracts
- Bees, Hummingbirds, Moths
Sources: trefle, usda
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