Austin Watershed Protection

Yucca

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Botanical Name
Yucca spp.
Plant Type
Yuccas/Agaves/Succulents/Cacti/Sotols
Plant Height Min
Varies
Plant Height Max
Varies
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Plant Color
White
Plant Spread Min
Varies
Plant Spread Max
Varies
Water Needs
Very Low
Seasonal Interest To
Summer
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Zilker Only
N/A
Comments

Fragrant flowers; deer typically eat blossoms but not foliage; Yucca spp. are available in many sizes, leaf types and hardiness; Paleleaf (Y. pallida), Twistleaf (Y. rupicola), Softleaf (Y. recurvifolia), and Big Bend (Y. rostrata) are recommended varieties; remove old bloom stalks at the base