Soft Leaf Yucca

Soft Leaf Yucca typically grows 6 to 8 feet tall and wide, forming a rounded clump of arching foliage with a tall flower stalk in summer.

This yucca grows at a moderate rate, typically adding 6 to 12 inches of growth per year, depending on sun and soil conditions.

Choose a spot with full sun and well-draining soil. It’s perfect for xeriscapes, desert-style gardens, containers, or coastal landscapes where low maintenance and drought tolerance are priorities.

Soft Leaf Yucca is low-maintenance and thrives with minimal care:
• Watering: Water deeply when the top few inches of soil are dry. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun but can handle light partial shade.
• Soil: Needs well-draining soil and does not tolerate standing water.
• Fertilizing: Fertilize sparingly in early spring if soil is poor.
• Pruning: Remove old or damaged leaves and spent flower stalks in late winter or early spring.
• Mulching: Add mulch around the base to insulate roots, but keep it off the crown.

Soft Leaf Yucca produces a dramatic spike of white bell-shaped flowers in summer, usually appearing on mature plants in full sun.

Plant in early spring or early fall to give the root system time to establish before summer heat or winter chill.

Yes, it is an evergreen perennial, maintaining its soft blue-green foliage all year long, even in mild winter climates.

Yes, it’s hardy to Zone 7 and can tolerate temperatures down to about 0°F. In colder zones, it may suffer winter damage or require protection.

Pruning is minimal—just remove damaged or yellowing leaves at the base and cut back the flower stalk after blooming to keep the plant tidy.

While not considered highly toxic, it’s best to keep pets from chewing on the leaves, as they can cause mild irritation due to the plant’s fibrous nature and sharp leaf tips.

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