Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies'
Common Name(s):
Beaked yucca
Big Bend yucca
Synonym:
Yucca
Flower:
White
Blooms :
May
to:
Aug
Flowers bell-shaped, nodding with 6 tepals
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
YES
Family:
Asparagaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Bluish green
Leaves long, sword-like,
Fall Color?
YES
Leaves remain on plant, bluish green in color
Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Leaves remain bluish green
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Texas, Northern Mexico
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
5-12'
Spread:
3-8'
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Rocky slopes and ridges
Soil:
Rocky, well-drained
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Not really needed but may use slow-release specialized succulent fertilizer once in spring
Mulch:
Gravel, lava rock, or coarse compost
Provide full sun, well-drained soil, minimal watering, fertilize lightly in spring, prune dead leaves
Long Term:
Winter:
Water once a month, consider covering crown with a tarp if ice is a problem
Spring:
Water deeply then allowing soil to dry, apply balanced fertilizer, prune dead leaves
Summer:
Make sure plant has full sun, well-drained soil, water every few weeks allowing soil to dry between watering, remove dead leaves close to trunk
Fall:
Lessen watering to monthly, prepare for winter by mulching but keeping it away from base of trunk
General Care Comments:
Focus on drainage, full sun, infrequent watering, some winter protection from wetness
Common Problems
Most are related to improper watering which can cause root rot and mushy leaves
Diseases:
Root rot if over watering, fungal leaf spots
Insects:
Red spiders, spider mites, mealybugs, scale, aphids, Yucca plant bug
Environmental Problems:
Any problems are related to watering issues and poorly drained soils
Pests:
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