Yucca pendula
$1.00 – $2.50Price range: $1.00 through $2.50
Yucca pendula (syn. Yucca recurvifolia)
Family: Asparagaceae (Agavoideae)
Common Name: Weeping Yucca, Pendulous Yucca
Origin: Southeastern United States
Production: Clonally propagated through tissue culture at Rancho Tissue Technologies
Description:
Yucca pendula is a graceful, arching yucca that brings softness and movement to dry landscapes. Its broad, blue-green leaves curve downward from a central trunk or clump, creating a fountain-like silhouette that contrasts beautifully with the rigid, upright posture of other yuccas. As it matures, it may form a short trunk, but often remains full and shrubby in youth.
In summer, mature specimens produce tall flower stalks that rise above the foliage, topped with creamy white bell-shaped blooms, attracting pollinators and adding seasonal drama. Its forgiving nature and gentle form make it a favorite for containers, courtyard accents, and transitional zones in xeriscape design.
Climate & Hardiness:
Zones: USDA 6–10
Cold Tolerance: Hardy down to -10°F (-23°C) when well-drained
Sunlight: Requires full sun for best color and compact form
Heat Tolerance: Excellent—well-adapted to desert and high heat
Humidity: Best in dry to moderately dry regions; avoid wet or poorly ventilated sites
Planting & Care Tips:
Soil: Demands very well-drained soil—gravelly or sandy preferred
Watering: Very drought-tolerant; water only to establish
Growth Habit: Forms a trunk slowly over time; rosettes reach 3–4 feet across
Maintenance: Remove old basal leaves to expose trunk and maintain clean form
Container Use: Suitable for large pots in arid conditions
Details
🌱 Propagation:
Yucca rigida is propagated through tissue culture by Rancho Tissue Technologies, ensuring uniform growth habit, true blue foliage, and disease-free propagation—ideal for large-scale production and landscape applications.
🏡 Landscape & Design Uses:
- Iconic specimen plant for xeriscapes or desert gardens
- Excellent vertical accent in modern or southwestern designs
- Combines beautifully with cacti, agaves, and dryland grasses
- Performs well in hot, reflective sites with poor soil where few other plants thrive
