Yucca can be found natively in the United States and Mexico. It is best suited to arid conditions and is an elegant addition to a rock garden.

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Large spikes of cream-colored, bell-shaped flowers bloom in summer and complement the dark green foliage, which bears unusual tendrils. Good as a specimen or planted in a group where there is room, this stately perennial lends an exotic appearance when in bloom.

Yucca Quick Facts

Scientific Name: Yucca filamentosa
Common Name: Yucca or Adam's Needle
Plant Type: Perennial
Growing Zones for Yucca: Hardy to zone 4

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