Yucca Rigida, or Blue Yucca, is an elegant, architectural desert plant prized for its dramatic, trunk-forming structure and striking powder-blue, sword-like leaves. This hardy species starts as a low rosette, eventually developing a tall trunk over time. In natural settings, it can reach up to 15 feet, with clusters of white flowers blooming 2-3 feet above the foliage.
A rarer counterpart to Yucca rostrata, Yucca rigida features stiffer leaves and thrives in hot, sunny locations with excellent drainage. Perfect for adding a bold, sculptural element to xeriscapes or desert gardens.
Season: Spring/Summer
USDA Zones: 7-11
Height: Up to 15 feet
Bloom Season: Late Spring/Summer
Bloom Color: White
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy/rocky
Latin Name:Yucca rigida
Temperature: 70-90°F
Germ Time: 14-21 days
Light Required: Full sun
Depth: Lightly cover seeds
Moisture: Low; allow soil to dry between watering
A truly divine plant, midsized and similar to Y. rostrata but with wider, bright blue-gray, rigid leaves. It is native to northeastern Mexico and will withstand moderate to quite severe freezes.
yes id did buy and receive bamboo seeds from you. i planted same and now cautiously await some indication the sprouting will begin. we are in northern nj where it is quite cold so i am keeping the plantings in a planter system we use for seedlings. only time luck and patience will tell the ultimate story. if the seeds come to be small plants we will replant into pots until spring and after that we are guardedly optimistic. thanks for the request and service. stewart a farber
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.