Yucca 'Dragon Slayer'
Yucca 'Dragon Slayer' is a striking evergreen perennial with bold architectural foliage and tall spikes of creamy white flowers that rise above its rigid blue green leaves in summer. Its compact form, drought tolerance, and dramatic texture make it a standout choice for sunny landscapes while adding year round structure and interest.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 24 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Summer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained soil; tolerates dry and poor conditions
Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This cultivated yucca selection is derived from species native to North America but 'Dragon Slayer' itself is a horticultural selection chosen for its ornamental foliage, compact habit, and landscape performance.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Attracts native bees which visit the tall flower stalks for nectar during the summer bloom period.
Butterflies
- Provides nectar for butterflies including Swallowtails and Painted Ladies which visit the long lasting summer flowers.
Moths
- Supports yucca moths which have a unique relationship with yucca plants through pollination and reproduction.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 24 - 36 in apart to allow the rosette form and sharp foliage to develop without crowding.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for xeriscapes, rock gardens, borders, and containers where its architectural foliage adds structure and contrast among softer textured plants.
Companion Plants
- Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Adds fine textured movement and seasonal color that contrasts with yucca’s bold foliage.
- Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Provides fragrant purple blooms and similar drought tolerant growing conditions.
- Sedum 'Autumn Joy' (Stonecrop) - Offers late season flowers and succulent foliage that complements yucca’s structural form.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Adds upright purple flower spikes that soften the strong architectural shape.
- Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Brings colorful summer blooms and pollinator value alongside the evergreen foliage.