Yucca rostrata seeds - Beaked Yucca

Yucca rostrata, also known as Blue Yucca or Beaked Yucca, is a species which is botanically interesting for its architectural habit and great resistance to both cold and drought. Its bluish-green leaves form a dense spherical crown on a false trunk, making it a highly ornamental plant for arid or Mediterranean gardens. Hardy down to -15°C, this yucca also withstands severe summer droughts. Purchased as seed, it will fulfill your exotic desires at little cost.

A member of the Asparagaceae family, Yucca rostrata originates from the desert areas of Texas and northern Mexico. This slow-growing plant can reach between 3 and 4.5 metres in height, sometimes more in ideal conditions. Its "trunk" is covered in the remains of dead leaves, giving it an interesting textured appearance. The 60 to 90 cm long leaves, are rigid and end in a thorn. They take on a green hue with silvery-blue highlights that catch the light and give the plant a unique radiance. The summer flowering appears after several years on a mature plant. It takes the form of upright inflorescences measuring up to 1.50 metres in height, bearing white to cream flowers that attract pollinators. The subsequent fruits are fleshy capsules shaped like a beak, which is what gave the species its name (rostrata). Note that rosettes that have flowered may stop growing, but the plant generally develops new lateral shoots.

Yucca rostrata is ideal as a focal point in a rock garden or in a "desert" style landscaping. It can be used as a single specimen or in a group of three to define an arid and rocky landscape. Its majestic habit pairs well with that of Agave americana and Opuntia gregoriana, for example. To cover the ground in such a setting, plant Senecio mandraliscae and Sedum acre 'Yellow Queen'. These plants share similar requirements for well-drained soil and full sun exposure, creating a harmonious composition suited to dry and hot climates.