Bear grass

Yucca filamentosa

Category:

Groundcover

Family:

Asparagaceae

Zone:

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Height:

2-8 ft

Width:

3-5’

Growth / Form:

Rosette evergreen

Season of Interest:

Spring, Summer

Light:

Full Sun

Native / Invasive Status:

Native (SE US)

Pollinator Value:

High, Moderate

Growth Rate:

Medium

USDA Zones:

4-10

Cultivars:

Bright Edge, Color Guard

Notes:

Architectural accent

Additional source details:
Foliage: broadleaf evergreen
Flowers: edible, creamy white May to June
Wildlife: Deer, rabbits, squirrels
Environment: Drought, heat, salt, urban conditions

Description

Architectural accent