species 7,066 observations
Aloe Yucca
Yucca aloifolia
Field notes
Supports All
12
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Yucca Giant-skipper, Cofaqui Giant-Skipper, Eastern Yucca Moth, Five-spotted Bogus Yucca Moth
8
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Broad-headed Sharpshooter
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Convergent Lady Beetle, Odorous House Ant
2
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Shrub Edible Herbaceous perennial Succulent
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.