30 Banana yucca, Yucca baccata, Shrub Seeds (Hardy Evergreen, Edible, Showy)

Other Names: Spanish Bayonet, Banana yucca, Datil Yucca, Amole, Spanish Dagger, Yucca gloriosa

Zone: 6 to 10

Growth Rate: Slow

Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree

Family: Agavaceae

Native Range: California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and Mexico.
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Spread: 2 to 4 feet

Bloom Time: Late spring – early summer

Bloom Color: Creamy white often tinged purple
Flower/Fruit: Bell-shaped flowers are 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches. Edible fruits are large, 4 to 9 inches long pods.

Sun: Full Sun

Fall Color: Evergreen

Drought Tolerance: High

Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low

Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerant of poor, dry, sandy soils.

Uses: Borders. Foundations. Dry garden areas. Dry slopes.





Sowing Yucca baccata Seeds:

For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.

Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours

Stratify: None

Germination: Sow 1/4” Deep, Keep warm and Moist (Not wet).