This low growing shrub forms a short almost prostrate stem that is topped with heads of long narrow blue-green leaves. The pendant dull white saucer-shaped flowers appear in summer on a tall stem and are followed by capsular fruit.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9

Yucca glaucais naturally found in central North America from South Dakota to New Mexico growing in an open sunny position on moderately fertile, well drained soils and is drought and frost tolerant.

The Small Soapweed is grown for its striking foliage and ease of cultivation. It is planted in small or large gardens as a specimen or on roof gardens and in planter boxes in courtyards. It establishes from division in 3 to 5 years tolerating a wide range of climatic conditions.ID 2059

Yucca (YOO-ka) glauca(GLAW-kuh)

Agavaceae (ah-gav-AY-see-ee)