Yucca 'Bright Edge' is a bold architectural perennial with sword like green leaves edged in bright gold, forming a striking rosette. In summer it sends up tall spires of creamy white flowers that attract pollinators. Drought tolerant and evergreen - making it ideal for dry sunny locations where structure and interest are desired.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 24 - 36 in (flower spike to 3 - 4 ft tall)
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, sandy or gravelly soil; tolerates poor and dry conditions
Watering Needs: Low; extremely drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant due to tough foliage
Native Status
This cultivar is derived from Yucca filamentosa, a species native to the southeastern United States, making it suitable for native inspired xeriscapes and pollinator gardens.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Moths
- Supports the specialized Yucca Moth (Tegeticula yuccasella), which pollinates the flowers and relies on them to complete its life cycle.
Bees
- Attractive to native solitary bees seeking nectar from the tall summer flower spikes.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 24 - 36 in apart to allow full rosette development and airflow between plants.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent in rock gardens, dry borders, foundation plantings, and xeriscapes. Pairs well with other drought tolerant perennials and grasses for a bold textural display.
Companion Plants
- Echinacea pallida (Pale Purple Coneflower) - Adds soft petals and height contrast to Yucca’s spiky form.
- Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Brings seasonal color and movement with a prairie aesthetic.
- Agastache foeniculum (Anise Hyssop) - Contributes vertical flower spikes and aromatic foliage attractive to pollinators.
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Offers silvery foliage and long blooming lavender flowers that echo the brightness of Yucca's edge.
- Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red' - Adds dark foliage and white flowers for striking contrast in full sun beds.