Water: Low water needs; highly drought-tolerant once established
Soil: Prefers well-drained sandy, loamy, or rocky soils; tolerates poor and calcareous soils
Height: 2-4 feet (flower stalks can reach up to 5 feet)
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Lifespan: Perennial
Growth Habit: Rosette-forming
Additional Information: Soapweed Yucca gets its common name from the traditional use of its roots by Indigenous peoples and early settlers to make soap. The roots contain saponins, natural compounds that create a lather when mixed with water, making them effective for cleaning. This hardy plant features spiky, evergreen leaves and tall flower stalks with creamy white, bell-shaped blooms that attract yucca moths, its specialized pollinators. Yucca glauca thrives in dry, sunny environments and is well-suited for xeriscaping, erosion control, and native plant gardens. Its deep roots make it highly drought-tolerant and a valuable addition to arid landscapes.
