Yucca

Yucca  Yuccas include about 4 dozen species of perennials, shrubs, and trees in the Agave family, Agavaceae.  These lovely evergreen plants with sword-shaped leaves and annual clusters of white flowers are a dramatic addition to any garden. Yuccas are native to the deserts of the Americas and grow as far north as Nevada and Utah.

YU001: Hesperaloe parviflora  The Texas Red Yucca is a favorite in our garden.  The tubular coral-red flowers are on graceful 4-5 foot high stems from early June through September!  It is definitely the hummingbirds’ favorite food source.  Graceful green foliage turns maroon in winter.  3 year old seedlings about 6-8 inches high $10.

YU002: Manfreda maculosa  The Rock Lily or Texas Tuberose is a lovely Yucca relative with spineless, soft foliage that is green with red or maroon spots all over like a leopard!  The foliage grows to a foot high but the beautiful and very fragrant tubular white flowers in June grow to 24” high.  Blooming sized plants 6-8 inches in diameter $15.