Yucca rostrata ‘Sapphire Skies’

photo:Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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A gem of a Yucca! Makes a fantastic focal point with flexible blue leaves that look like fireworks. This thornless Yucca originates in Northern Mexico. A blue-leaved variety selected by Sean Hogan of Cistus Nursery in Oregon, from a batch of seedlings. Thanks Sean! I can’t wait to grow ‘Sapphire Skies’ in a large pot on my patio or maybe in the garden, complimented by yellow-flowered Xanthisma texana. Eventually developing a trunk & growing to 10’ tall & 3’ wide. Also produces a tall spike of creamy-white flowers in late Summer that Hummingbirds love. The foliage is green when young but will get bluer as it ages. A great fire-resistant plant for those of you in fire-prone areas. Needs excellent drainage.

Kelly Kilpatrick
Horticulturalist