How to Grow and Care for Yuccas

Curve-leaf yucca (Yucca gloriosa var. tristis) is a woody, evergreen perennial that grows from 1.8 to 3 m tall. Its narrow 91 cm long leaves curve downward, giving it its name. Flowers bloom from late spring to summer and will sometimes bloom again in fall. White, bell-shaped blossoms grow up to 1.5 m tall on a large, showy flower cluster. This plant is often grown in gardens and used in landscaping.

Aloe yucca (Yucca aloifolia) is a yucca species native to the eastern United States and Mexico where it grows in dry, sandy soils. Both its fruit and flowers are safe to eat raw or cooked. Twine can be made using fibers from the leaves and the roots are good ingredients for soap.

Spanish dagger (Yucca gloriosa) is a flowering evergreen shrub that originated in the United States southeastern region. It naturally grows along sand dunes, but has become very popularly cultivated as a garden plant used for landscaping. Other names for spanish dagger are Roman candle, Lord's candlestick, and Sea Islands yucca.

Spineless yucca (*Yucca gigantea*) is a flowering evergreen shrub. It is evolutionarily related to asparagus, although its appearance does not indicate this fact. Spineless yucca grows in warm climates throughout Central America and nearby islands. When growing spineless yucca as a houseplant, it is important not to overwater the plant.

Adam's needle (Yucca filamentosa) is a compact evergreen shrub highly appreciated by horticulturalists and landscapers worldwide. Yucca filamentosa takes the spotlight in almost every garden due to its stunning looks. It is easily recognized by its large clusters of gentle white flowers, which are in sharp contrast to the green rosettes of sword-shaped leaves.