Cactus & Yucca

Banana Yucca

Yucca baccata

$32.99

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Sun: Full Sun
Water Needs: Very Low
Mature Height: 3–6 ft
Mature Width: 3–5 ft
Bloom Season: Spring
Flower Color: White/Cream
Growth Rate: Slow
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to -10°F
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Las Cruces Suitability: Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

This native yucca is perfectly adapted to the harsh conditions of Las Cruces, requiring almost no water once established. Its unique fruit and robust form provide year-round interest.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Front Yards
Xeriscape
Accents
Windbreaks

Full Sun
Very Low Water
3–6 ft

Botanical Name: Yucca baccata
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial / succulent
Mature Size: 2–3 feet tall and 2–4 feet wide, with flower stalks reaching 4–6 feet
Flower Color: Creamy white to pale green
Bloom Time: Spring through summer
Foliage: Stiff, sword-shaped, blue-green leaves with sharp tips; evergreen and arranged in a dense rosette
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Very low once established; highly drought-tolerant
Soil: Very well-draining, sandy, rocky, or gravelly soil
Wildlife: Flowers attract bees, moths, and other pollinators; fleshy fruits provide food for wildlife
Special Attributes: Native Southwest plant, exceptional heat and drought tolerance, cold hardy, edible banana-shaped fruits, deer resistant, low maintenance, and ideal for rock gardens, borders, native landscapes, and xeriscape gardens.
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–10