Sapphire Skies Beaked Yucca (Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies')

1/3

Sapphire Skies Beaked Yucca

Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies'

A spectacular yucca with an intense sapphire-blue, perfectly rounded crown of needle-like leaves, thriving in hot, dry, and coastal conditions.

$389.00

Quality Guarantee

Free Delivery Over $199

+1 650-241-8858 (SMS ok)

Local Plant Delivery

Delivered by our local network

Current Nursery Inventory

Availability reflects current sourcing

Living Plants

Size, shape and branching naturally vary

Description

Yucca rostrata 'Sapphire Skies' is a spectacular, evergreen succulent prized for its nearly perfect spherical crown of intensely powdery blue, needle-like leaves and its striking architectural form. This superior selection of the Beaked Yucca features a dense, symmetrical rosette of stiff, narrow, sharp-tipped leaves in an unforgettable sapphire-blue to silver-blue hue, creating a dramatic, sculptural focal point in any sunny landscape. In late spring to midsummer, mature plants send up tall, branching flower spikes bearing large, pendulous, bell-shaped, creamy-white flowers that attract pollinators. Exceptionally drought, heat, cold, salt, and deer tolerant, it is an outstanding choice for xeriscape gardens, rock gardens, coastal plantings, modern landscapes, and large containers.

Quick Facts

Processed facts

Light: Full sun (essential for best blue color)

Needs confirmation

Foliage & Flowers: Dense, symmetrical rosette (nearly spherical crown) of stiff, narrow, sharply pointed, powdery sapphire-blue to silver-blue leaves (shorter than the species); tall spikes with pendulous, bell-shaped, creamy-white flowers in late spring to midsummer; followed by beaked capsule fruits .
Mature Height: 4-5 ft (leaves); flower spikes taller
Mature Spread: 2-3 ft (up to 4-5 ft wide over time)
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-11 ; Sunset 7-24
Core Benefits: Intense sapphire-blue to silver-blue foliage, perfectly rounded symmetrical crown, extremely drought, heat, cold, salt, and deer tolerant, low maintenance.
Best Uses: Xeriscape gardens, rock gardens, coastal gardens, modern landscapes, desert gardens, barrier plant, accent specimen, large containers, foundation plantings.

Faqs

Q: How is 'Sapphire Skies' different from the species Yucca rostrata?
A: 'Sapphire Skies' has shorter, more intensely blue leaves and a more compact, perfectly rounded, symmetrical crown. Its unmatched blue color is its standout feature.

Q: How large does it get?
A: The crown typically reaches 4-5 feet in height and 2-3 feet in width, though it can spread up to 4-5 feet wide over time. The flower stalks add additional height.

Q: Is it cold hardy?
A: Yes, it is reliably hardy in USDA zones 5-11, tolerating cold winter temperatures down to -10°F to -20°F (-23 to -29°C) once established.

Q: Does it need a lot of water?
A: Once established, it is exceptionally drought tolerant. Water regularly during its first year, then little to no supplemental water is needed. It thrives in well-drained soils.

Q: How much sun does it need for the best blue color?
A: For the most intense sapphire-blue coloration, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). In partial shade, the blue color will be less vibrant.

Q: Does it have sharp tips?
A: Yes, the leaves are stiff, narrow, and have sharp, pointed tips (needle-like). Use caution when planting near walkways or high-traffic areas.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

Shop now

A good garden starts with the right size