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Gurney's yucca

Yucca glauca var. gurneyi

Gurney's yucca (Yucca glauca var. gurneyi) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–9a. Blooms Jun–Aug.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 13 U.S. states, including AR, CO, IA, KS, MO, MT…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–9a
Mature size: —
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Jun–Aug
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Gurney's yucca (Yucca glauca var. gurneyi) — *Yucca glauca var. gurneyi* — Gurney's yucca. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Doug Macaulay, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Gurney's yucca (Yucca glauca var. gurneyi) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–9a. Blooms Jun–Aug. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, gurney's yucca pairs naturally with: Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Gray Goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina).