Soapweed Yucca Berries despite its native growing range

despite its native growing range

but can bloom through the fall

the tan seed plumes add a touch of beauty even in winter

scientifically known as Salvia pentstemonoides and affectionately called Penstemon Sage

Soapweed Yucca Berries despite its native growing rangeYucca glauca Commonly known as Soapweed Yucca, Small Soapweed, Spanish Bayonet, Narrowleaf Yucca, Beargrass, and Great Plains Yucca. A 3 4 ft. wide clump of pale green, dagger like leaves subtends the 4 1 2 ft. flowering stalk of this yucca. The 20 30" long leaves are evergreen, persisting for several years. Bell shaped, greenish white, pendulous flowers are followed by woody, oblong, cream colored seed capsules. Provides food and nesting for moths,