Yucca rostrata seeds - Beaked Yucca

Yucca rostrata
Beaked Yucca, Big Bend Yucca, Silver Yucca

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A majestic succulent plant originating from the southern United States and northern Mexico. Its blue-green, rigid, sword-shaped foliage forms a spherical rosette with a unique design. This plant is particularly resistant to drought and cold, down to -15°C. This blue yucca requires well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Sow in a seed tray.

Height at maturity

4 m

Exposure

Sun

Germination time (days)

60 days

Sowing method

Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat

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Sowing period January to December

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Flowering time May to July

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Description

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.

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Outdoor yucca: choice, planting, care, in pot or in the garden

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Flowering

Foliage

Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white

Flowering time May to July

Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen

Foliage colour blue

Plant habit

Height at maturity 4 m

Spread at maturity 1.20 m

Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Yucca

Species

rostrata

Family

Asparagaceae

Other common names

Beaked Yucca, Big Bend Yucca, Silver Yucca

Botanical synonyms

Yucca linearis

Origin

North America

Product reference • 232210

Planting and care

To sow Yucca rostrata seeds, start by soaking the seeds in warm water for 24 hours to promote germination. Then, plant them in a light and well-draining soil mix, blended with sand to improve aeration. Sow at a depth of around 1 cm and maintain a stable temperature between 20 and 25°C. The seeds may take several weeks to germinate. Keep the substrate slightly moist, avoiding excess water to prevent rotting.

Cultivation:

For outdoor planting, choose a sunny location with well-drained soil, ideally sandy or rocky. Yucca rostrata tolerates poor and dry soils very well. Once planted, watering should be minimal: only in case of prolonged drought. It is advisable to add a gravel mulch around the base to improve drainage and prevent stagnant moisture. In cold climates, winter protection (mulching or fleece) may be necessary.

For container planting, use a wide, deep, and heavy container (with drainage holes) to stabilise the plant. A draining substrate, composed of potting soil mixed with coarse sand or gravel, is recommended. Place the pot in a very bright location, ideally in full sun. Water moderately, allowing the substrate to dry between each watering, and reduce watering further in winter. You can fertilise once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser, but it is not obligatory.

Sowing period

Sowing period January to December

Sowing method Sowing under cover, Sowing under cover with heat

Germination time (days) 60 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery

Type of use Free-standing

Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map

Ease of cultivation Experienced

Exposure Sun

Soil pH Any

Soil moisture Dry soil, well-drained