Yucca 'Blue Boy'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking year-round color and deer resistance.
This is the rare architectural plant that trades aggressive, spiky defenses for a soft, fleshy texture without sacrificing its dramatic, year-round purple hue. It is an effortless way to anchor a sunny border, provided you have the space to let its bold, six-foot stature command the landscape.
$16.95
Who it's for
- Landscapers seeking a dramatic, year-round focal point
- Gardeners needing low-maintenance plants for arid climates
- Cool-climate gardeners wanting a bold, desert-inspired aesthetic
Who should skip it
- Gardeners working with heavy, poorly draining clay soil
- Impatient gardeners looking for immediate landscape impact
- Families with young children or high-traffic walkways
Performance breakdown
Foliage Impact
Dusky purple hues provide a dramatic, year-round focal point.
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in dry conditions once established with minimal supplemental water.
Maintenance Ease
A low-effort perennial that resists deer and adapts to poor soil.
Pollinator Appeal
Showy summer blooms actively invite bees and butterflies to the garden.
Handling Safety
Fleshy, firm foliage avoids the sharp, spiky hazards of typical yuccas.
Growth Rate
Slow development requires patience to reach full six-foot maturity.
Key Specs
SKU
38478
Genus
Yucca
Species
desmetiana
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
6 Feet
Mature Width
5 Feet
Hardiness Zones
7 - 10
Bloom Color
White
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