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(Yucca constricta)
Buckley’s Yucca (Yucca constricta)
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Photo by: Sam Kieschnick | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Sam Kieschnick | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-06-12T16:07:46-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Yucca constricta, commonly known as Buckley’s Yucca, is an evergreen succulent native to the rocky outcrops and grasslands of northeastern Mexico and Texas. It typically grows to a height of 2-5 feet (0.6-1.5 meters) and a width of up to 3 feet (0.9 meters). Buckley’s Yucca has a rosette of narrow, stiff, blue-green leaves that end in a sharp point. In the spring, it produces tall spikes of creamy white, bell-shaped flowers that are quite showy and attract pollinators such as moths.
Buckley’s Yucca is valued for its drought tolerance and architectural form, making it a popular choice for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and desert-themed landscapes. It is also used as an accent plant in borders and containers. This yucca species is well-suited to hot, dry climates and requires minimal maintenance once established. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, preferably sandy or rocky. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from yucca weevil infestations.CC BY-SA 4.0
Buckley’s Yucca is valued for its drought tolerance and architectural form, making it a popular choice for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and desert-themed landscapes. It is also used as an accent plant in borders and containers. This yucca species is well-suited to hot, dry climates and requires minimal maintenance once established. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, preferably sandy or rocky. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from yucca weevil infestations.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Succulent
- Height: 2-5 feet
- Width: 1-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: Green, White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Very Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fire Resistant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Rocky outcrops and grasslands in northeastern Mexico and Texas
Other Names
Common Names: Buckley Yucca
Scientific Names: , Yucca constricta, Yucca polyphylla, Yucca alba-spica, Yucca albospica,
GBIF Accepted Name: Yucca constricta Buckley