Walbristar Spanish dagger

Yucca gloriosa var. recurvifolia 'Walbristar'

Asparagaceae

Walbristar Spanish dagger
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantDrought tolerantSalt tolerantEdibleEvergreen
USDA zones7 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Growth rate
Slow
Habit
Clumping
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam

Garden uses

AccentBorderNaturalizedPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

Attracts

BeesBirds

Notes

'Walbristar' Spanish dagger (Yucca gloriosa var. recurvifolia 'Walbristar') is an evergreen shrub for borders, specimens, accents, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It tolerates drought and salt. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Bees and birds visit it.

Pairs well with Butterfly milkweed, Indian grass, and Mondo grass.