# Beaked Yucca (Yucca rostrata)

> Native to the arid canyons of West Texas and Northern Mexico, Yucca rostrata is an architectural, arborescent succulent that forms an upright trunk crowned by a breathtaking, spherical rosette. Its hundreds of slender, flexible, powder-blue leaves create an ethereal geometric sphere in arid garden landscapes. It is celebrated globally for its sculptural presence, extreme drought tolerance, and exceptional cold hardiness.

- **Scientific Name:** *Yucca rostrata*
- **Botanical Family:** Asparagaceae
- **Care Difficulty:** Easy (1/5)
- **Cold Hardiness:** -20°C (-4°F, USDA Zone 6b/7a)
- **Pet Safety / Toxicity:** Toxic to Pets (May cause irritation or toxicity if ingested by cats/dogs)
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## Light & Sun Exposure

Requires full sun with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight daily to maintain its compact crown and vivid blue coloration.

## Watering Schedule & Method

Extremely drought-tolerant; follow a strict soak-and-dry protocol during spring and summer, and withhold watering almost entirely during winter.

## Soil & Gritty Mix Formula

%70 pumice, crushed lava rock, and coarse horticultural grit + %30 well-aerated organic cactus compost with sharp drainage.

## Cold Tolerance & Overwintering

-20°C (-4°F, USDA Zone 6b/7a)

## Propagation Methods

Propagated reliably by seeds in spring, by harvesting basal offshoots (pups), or through rooted stem/head cuttings.

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