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Yucca 'Blue Boy'

Yucca 'Blue Boy'

Variety: 'Blue Boy'
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    Zone

    7 - 10

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    Mature Height

    72 in

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    Mature Width

    60 in

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    Light

    Full Sun, Part Shade
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    Water

    Moist, well-drained, Dry
  • Icon of a seedling in dirt in a grey circle

    Soil

    Normal, loamy, Clay, Poor, Sandy
  • Description / Yucca 'Blue Boy'

    (Also known as Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea')

    Spectacular dusky purple foliage makes this succulent stand out year-round in the sunny garden! And that's even before the white blooms arise in summer, dangling dramatically on long, thin stems. Blue Boy is a treat your hot, thirsty garden deserves!

    This long-lived, rather slow-growing perennial sets new leaves straight up from the center of the rosette-like stem (after time, it will grow several such stems). The new foliage is bright green, turning shades of maroon and icy white before settling into a deep purple. The foliage is very fleshy and firm, but not spiky.

    Over time, Blue Boy will reach 4 to 6 feet high and up to 5 feet wide, with several stems. In most climates the stems will grow straight upwards, but they may also take a horizontal turn and meander a bit before turning upwards. No two Blue Boys will be identical, which is part of their great charm!

    And in mid- to late summer, waxy white flowers will erupt from long, thick, pendulous stems in the center of the plant. Very showy, the blooms last for weeks, attracting pollinators and turning heads.

    Blue Boy is very adaptable to differing conditions and climates, but thrives best in hot, dry climates. Humidity does not seem to be a problem, but the foliage color may vary with the weather. Deer and other nibblers steer clear of this perennial, and periods of drought will not faze it. Few perennials can make such claims! You will absolutely love Blue Boy. Find a special place in a sun-soaked area of the garden for this gem.

  • Product Details

    SKU: 38478
    Genus: Yucca
    Species: desmetiana
    Variety: 'Blue Boy'
    Item Form: 1-Quart
    Bloom Color: White
    Foliage Color: Blue GreenBurgundyMedium GreenPinkPurpleSilver/GrayVariegated
    Habit: Upright
    Light Requirements: Full SunPart Shade
    Moisture Requirements:
    • Moist, well-drained
    • Dry
    Bloom Start: Mid Summer
    Bloom End: Late Summer
    Uses:
    • Beds
    • Foliage Interest
    • Outdoor
    • Border
    • Winter Interest
    Special Features:
    • Flower
    • Easy Care Plants
    • Long Bloomers
    Hardiness Zones: 7 - 10
    State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, PR, VI

    *Does Not Qualify for Additional Discounts