- Botanical name: Yucca rigida
- Common name: Mexican blue yucca
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Evergreen
White
Blue/Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Mexican blue yucca, Yucca rigida, is a medium-sized, trunk-forming yucca native to northern Mexico. It’s perfect for adding a touch of drama to the garden and does well in exotic and tropical planting schemes. It has blue-green, spear-shaped, finely toothed leaves that point upwards – a characteristic of yucca growth. These are complemented by clusters of pure white flowers in late-spring. It may be confused with Yucca rostrata, but its leaves are wider and firmer.
Grow Yucca rigida in very free-draining soil in a sunny, sheltered spot. Although hardier than most yuccas, it may need protection in winter, particularly from wet conditions. Alternatively, grow in a pot, which you can move indoors in autumn.
How to grow Yucca rigida
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Plant size
2m height
2m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Yucca rigida and wildlife
Yucca rigida has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Yucca rigida poisonous?
Yucca rigida has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
