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Banana Yucca

Yucca baccata, Asparagaceae

Zones
4–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Antelope BitterbrushPurshia tridentata
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Chia SageSalvia columbariae
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Sawtooth SunflowerHelianthus grosseserratus

Large yucca root systems and chemical inhibition affect nearby sunflower growth

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionDrought Tolerance DemonstrationWildlife FoodFiber Production

Edible Parts

FruitsFlowersFlower Stalks

Medicinal Uses

Soap SubstituteSkin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Banana Yucca grow in?

Banana Yucca grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Banana Yucca?

Good companions for Banana Yucca include Antelope Bitterbrush, Chia Sage.

Design guilds with Banana Yucca and see companion relationships visually.

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