Yucca desmetiana - Plant Profile and Care

Yucca desmetiana (picture right) is an interesting 'soft leafed' yucca with new green foliage that turns to an attractive burgundy red as it ages.

The upright columnar habit makes it a great feature or accent for a rock garden or alternatively for growing in a pot or container.

Grow this plant in a free draining soil, full sun to part shade. An all purpose slow release fertilizer and if growing in a pot water during summer. Like all yuccas this one prefers a dry winter. Creamy yellow bell shaped flowers on a tall flower spike in summer