Yucca pendula | Soft Leaf Yucca

Soft Leaf Yucca (Yucca pendula)

A graceful, arching evergreen with blue-green foliage and fragrant creamy-white bell-shaped blooms—a sculptural, low-maintenance statement plant for warm-climate gardens.

Plant Highlights

• Type: Evergreen succulent / soft leaf yucca
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Low—allow soil to dry completely between waterings; drought tolerant once established
• Temperature: Hardy in zones 7–11 / Cold and heat tolerant; salt tolerant
• Growth: 6–8 ft tall x 6–8 ft wide / Moderate growth rate; weeping, arching habit
• Pet Safe: No—toxic to pets if ingested
• Origin: North America / Yucca pendula species

Why You'll Love It

• Striking blue-green arching blades provide year-round sculptural interest—no seasonal downtime
• Fragrant creamy-white bell-shaped blooms appear late spring to early summer, especially attractive to night pollinators
• Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and salt-tolerant—thrives where other plants struggle

Care Tips

• Plant in well-draining soil in full sun—excellent drainage is essential to prevent root rot
• Water every 7–10 days during establishment; reduce to every 2–3 weeks once established
• Remove spent flower stalks and dead or damaged leaves as needed — avoid cutting into the central crown

Shipping

• Ships within 1–3 business days
• Carefully packed to protect roots and foliage in transit
• Weather holds may apply during extreme heat (95°F+) or cold (34°F and below)