Wayside Gardens Yucca
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant, year-round landscape color.
This architectural perennial brings year-round, high-contrast drama to the landscape without demanding a drop of extra attention. It thrives on neglect in the harshest, driest corners of your yard, though you’ll have to trade soft, touchable foliage for its signature sharp, sword-like leaves.
$21.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, architectural interest throughout the winter months
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance plants for hot, dry landscapes
- Cold-climate residents wanting reliable, evergreen structure in their gardens
Who should skip it
- Families with small children or pets needing safe, soft landscaping
- Minimalists wanting a plant that stays contained without regular maintenance
- Impatient gardeners looking for rapid growth and immediate landscape impact
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking chartreuse variegation provides a vibrant focal point year-round.
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental watering required.
Maintenance Ease
A low-effort perennial that demands very little from the gardener.
Pest Resistance
Natural defenses effectively deter deer and other common garden nibblers.
Climate Versatility
Broad hardiness range makes it adaptable to diverse regional environments.
Growth Rate
Slow development requires patience to reach full mature dimensions.
Key Specs
SKU
27603
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
6 Feet
Mature Width
5 Feet
Hardiness Zones
4 - 10
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Soil Types
Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy
Bloom Season
Summer
Flower Color
White
Growth Rate
Slow
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