Great Plains Yucca Seeds - Flower Plant

Great Plains Yucca is a hardy native evergreen perennial admired for its bold rosettes of narrow, sword-shaped blue-green leaves and tall spikes of creamy white, bell-shaped flowers. Native to the central Great Plains of North America, it is exceptionally drought tolerant and well suited for xeriscapes, rock gardens, prairie plantings, and dry landscapes. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this low-maintenance plant provides year-round architectural interest while attracting pollinators such as bees and moths.

Features

• Produces tall spikes of creamy white, bell-shaped flowers
• Attractive blue-green, sword-shaped evergreen foliage
• Native North American perennial for prairie and xeriscape gardens
• Exceptional drought and heat tolerance
• Excellent for rock gardens, dry borders, and water-wise landscapes
• Low-maintenance and long-lived
• Attracts pollinators and adds year-round architectural interest

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Yucca glauca
• Common Name (US): Great Plains Yucca / Soapweed Yucca
• Seed Type / Variety: Hardy Evergreen Native Perennial Variety
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming evergreen perennial
• USDA Zones: 4–10
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: February–May or September–October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 21–42 days at 70–80°F (21–27°C); soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing in a well-drained seed-starting mix
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; thrives in poor, dry soils
• Watering Needs: Low; water sparingly once established
• Mature Plant Size: 2–3 feet tall (flower stalks 4–6 feet), 2–3 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches apart