Commonly known as Soapweed Yucca, Small Soapweed, Spanish Bayonet, Narrowleaf Yucca, Beargrass, and Great Plains Yucca.
A 3-4 ft. wide clump of pale-green, dagger-like leaves subtends the 4 1/2 ft. flowering stalk of this yucca. The 20-30″ long leaves are evergreen, persisting for several years. Bell-shaped, greenish-white, pendulous flowers are followed by woody, oblong, cream-colored seed capsules. Provides food and nesting for moths, small mammals, birds, and reptiles. Attracts butterflies. Larval host for the Yucca Moth. Drought tolerant. Plant in well-draining soil in full sun.
A rare member of the Agave family native to the Midwestern U.S.
Height: 3′-4′ Spread: 3′-4′ Bloom: June-August Light: Full Sun Water: Low Zone: 3-10 Origin: Texas, Central and Western United States
