Banana Yucca – Yucca baccata 120 Seeds | Hardy Evergreen | Edible & Showy Desert Native Drought Tolerant | Architectural Accent | Cold & Heat Hardy

Grow your own striking desert native with 120 Banana Yucca (Yucca baccata) seeds. This hardy evergreen shrub is prized for its dramatic sword-like foliage, tall flower spikes, and large edible fruits.

Native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, Banana Yucca is a slow-growing evergreen that typically matures to 4–6 feet tall. It begins as a dense clump of blue-green, sharply pointed leaves (12–40 inches long) with distinctive curling white fibers along the margins. As it matures, a short trunk develops, elevating the rosette for a bold, sculptural appearance.

In late spring to early summer, thick stalks rise above the foliage bearing clusters of creamy white, bell-shaped flowers often tinged with purple. These are followed by large, fleshy, banana-shaped fruits measuring 4–9 inches long. The fruits are edible when ripe and have been traditionally used for food.

Banana Yucca thrives in poor, sandy, rocky soils and is highly tolerant of drought, heat, cold, wind, and salt — making it perfect for xeriscaping and low-maintenance landscapes.

You will receive:
✔️ 120 Banana Yucca seeds
✔️ Fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Seeds are not pretreated

🌼 Growing Information

Common Names: Banana Yucca, Spanish Bayonet, Datil Yucca
Botanical Name: Yucca baccata
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
Watering: Dry to medium; very drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 4–6 feet
Spread: 2–4 feet
Growth Rate: Slow
USDA Zones: 6–10
Maintenance: Low

💡 Germination Tip:
Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before planting. No cold stratification needed. Sow 1/4 inch deep in well-draining soil. Keep warm and lightly moist (never wet) until germination occurs. Excellent drainage is essential.

🌿 Uses

• Xeriscape and drought-tolerant gardens
• Dry slopes and sandy soils
• Architectural landscape accents
• Wildlife-friendly plantings
• Edible and native plant gardens