Yucca plant is now in bloom!

My Yucca Plant last year
-just one flower stalk

I'm so excited! Here is a snippet from a university post:

Yucca, Adam's needle, bear grass, spanish bayonet.

Scientific name:
Yucca filamentosa

Yucca filamentosa, commonly called yucca, is native to southeastern North America, ranging from Florida to North Carolina and as far over as the Texas (Christman, 2003; Hanelt, 2001). Yucca grows natively in dry soils and sand dunes in coastal regions.  It is drought tolerant and thrives in sandy or rocky habitats (Christman, 2003; Hanelt , 2001).  Today this species is planted as an ornamental, and horticultural varieties exist.

Additionally, many areas Y. filamontosa has become naturalized (Christman, 2003; Hanelt , 2001). Naturalization might have begun prior to the arrival of Europeans, as Native Americans grew this plant near

This year, big blooms!

settlements for fiber and soap (Jensen, 2005).

This year, 3 stalks,
taller than I am!

This is in my front yard. Very dry, and hot. I can see why it thrives here. We do have temperatures that fall to -30 C. in winter. Flora, as well as fauna, have learned to adapt!

I love the variety of flowers in my garden. I have only been here two years, but the previous gardeners have done a fine job. For this, I am grateful.

First blooms,
noticed it in the evening!