Red Yucca

Red yucca is an evergreen perennial that grows 2’-4’ tall and can spread to 4’ wide. The plant
sends up 4’-8’ bloom stalks with salmon pink flowers from spring to frost. Its leaves lack sharp-
pointed ends because it is not actually a yucca. Highly drought tolerant. It is a versatile plant,
perfect for rock or cactus gardens, or around the pool. It will also grow in large containers. There
is also a yellow-flowered variety.

Planting Sites: Red yucca grows in partial shade or full sun. It grows in well-drained sand, loam, clay, caliche, or
limestone soils.

Planting Instructions: Dig the hole slightly larger than, but the same depth as, the nursery container. Carefully remove
plant from container and gently loosen any compacted or circling roots around the root ball. Plant at the same depth
as the soil in the container. Add 2 to 3 inches of mulch – preferably crushed granite or small gravel.

Watering Instructions: Water well after planting, using a root stimulator mixed according to directions. To promote
deep roots that will withstand drought, water deeply whenever the soil has dried to a depth of an inch or two.

Comments: Deer eat the blooms but not the leaves. Attracts hummingbirds and night-pollinating moths.

Planting and care instructions provided by the
Lindheimer Chapters of the Native Plant Society of Texas