Red yucca has arching evergreen leaves edged with curling threads and tall red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds.
- Height
- 91–153 cm / 3–5 ft
- Spread
- 121–183 cm / 4–6 ft
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Flowering
- Spring, Summer
- Maintenance
- Low
- USDA zones
- 6a–10b
Planting
Choose full sun and exceptionally well-drained soil in a hot, dry position. Rock gardens and large containers suit it; damp, heavy ground is unsuitable.
Care
Established clumps tolerate heat and drought, so avoid keeping the roots constantly damp. Check leaves and flower stems for scale insects or aphids if growth becomes affected.
Before planting: Deer can browse the plant despite its tough appearance.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Red yucca: Fritz Hochstatter · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- 'Dilys' geranium: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Adam's needle yucca: Carl Lewis · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- American alumroot: Behnke Nurseries, Inc. · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.