Yucca rostrata 5a In late spring through early

In late spring through early summer

evergreen fronds emanating from a central point

This hummingbird favorite is a low maintenance perennial when planted in the correct habitat

In late summer

Asclepias incarnata prefers moist-to-soggy soils but fares well in typical garden soils

Yucca rostrata 5a In late spring through earlyThis is truly one of the most elegant (and user friendly) deer resistant yuccas for the garden, and certainly one of the most hardy of the trunk forming species. The narrow, powder blue foliage radiates out from the head of the central stalk like one of those "Rostrata farian" hairdos. In 10 years, expect a 4' trunked specimen (eventually to 10'+) that will branch with age much faster in alkaline soils. The species name rostrata refers to the fruit,