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Family: Asparagaceae (Agavaceae)
Native to: southwestern USA and northern Mexico
Dimensions: succulent plant to 6' wide, 4' tall, usually trunkless or with a short trunk
Cold resistance: hardy to at least -20°F, lower in dry climates
Drought resistance: great
Key Features: evergreen succulent rosette with sharp leaves, white flowers appear on mature plants
Uses: dry garden, desert garden, hellstrips, urban settings/reflected heat, adaptable to cold climates, deer resistant.
Description:
One of the hardiest Southwestern Yuccas to cold, this species is native to much of the Southwest, all the way from Colorado to the hot deserts of California and into Mexico. With such a wide geographical range, it is not surprising that this species exhibits a great deal of variation in the wild. In general, however, the plants are trunkless, with thick and rather broad blue or green leaves with a few filaments. Mature plants produce grotesquely large, fleshy fruits on a prominent stalk (in the wild at least), which follow the showy, fragrant flowers. This makes it not fun to clean the seeds. Don't ask me how I know.
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