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Yucca baccata |
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| Common name |
banana yucca; Spanish bayonet |
| Family |
agavaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z5b-11) |
| Flowers |
white (spring) |
| Size |
3-4' |
| Light |
sun |
| Cultural notes |
well-drained soil |
From seed  |
germinate at room temperature
detailed seed-starting info below
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Upright flower spikes carry creamy-white flowers with burgundy reverses in spring. Bluish-gray-green foliage is similar to that of many other yuccas. The banana-shaped fruits are edible (may require cooking). Native to the U.S. southwest.
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In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: rock garden zone About my plant portraits
PlantLinks to other web pages about Yucca baccata
- Seed from NARGS '19/'20 exchange. Baggy 70F (100%G, 7-17d). One of the seeds germinated only after scarification
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