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Yucca rostrata, commonly called beaked yucca or Big Bend yucca, is a large, slow-growing, trunk-forming yucca native to the Big Bend region of southern Texas and northern Mexico. The narrow, sword-shaped, bluish-green leaves can reach up to 2′ long and form a globe-like rosette on the tops of the stems. ‘Sapphire Skies’ shares similar characteristics to those of the species. It is distinguished by a more silvery blue tone to the leaves.
Best grown in rocky, dry, well-draining soils in full sun. Once established, only occasional summer irrigation is required during periods of drought. The brown, dry leaves that accumulate on the trunk of the plant can be removed or left on to add texture. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder)
| Common Name | Sapphire Skies Yucca |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a, 10b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | 5'-12' |
| Width | 3'-8' |
| Soil Condition | Dry Soils |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Blooming Period | late Spring |
| Flower Color | white |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Blue -green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
