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.
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Season: Spring/Summer
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USDA Zones: 7-11
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Height: Up to 15 feet
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Bloom Season: Late Spring/Summer
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Bloom Color: White
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Environment: Full sun
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Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy/rocky
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Latin Name: Yucca rigida
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Temperature: 70-90°F
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Germ Time: 14-21 days
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Light Required: Full sun
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Depth: Lightly cover seeds
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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.
