Rewilding My Lot

Converting a new developer lot into a nature ecosystem — my journey

Yellow Yucca Bloom Spike

In 2023 I planted some Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora). One of the clumps that I planted produced a bloom spike the following year, which was sooner than I expected. I thought it would take longer to establish.

Watching that bloom spike grow last year was impressive — it grew 55 inches in just 27 days (starting March 6, 2024). Its final height was 65 inches and it bloomed through August. It was very popular with the hummingbirds.

Last November I added two more of these plants, but this time a yellow variety.

What I expected to happen this year was to see more Red Yucca bloom spikes, and for the Yellow Yucca to take some more time to establish. However, nature had other plans — as is often the way!

Currently I see no Red Yucca spikes, but I do see a Yellow Yucca spike. I first spotted the growth on March 15, 2025 (first photo in this post) and as of March 21 it is already 7 inches tall. Here are photos of the growth so far, and I am looking forward to watching this one!

March 20:

March 21:

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Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.

I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.

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