species 9,105 observations

Moundlily Yucca

Yucca gloriosa

Field notes

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Yucca Giant-skipper, Five-spotted Bogus Yucca Moth, Cofaqui Giant-Skipper, Eastern Yucca Moth 5
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Yucca Plant Bug 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Convergent Lady Beetle, Odorous House Ant 2

Children

Yucca gloriosa tristis

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Rabbits Salt
Habit: Clumping Erect
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Edible Herbaceous perennial Succulent

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.