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  8. Weak-leaf Yucca

species 3,498 observations

Weak-leaf Yucca

Yucca flaccida

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

10 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Yucca Giant-skipper, Five-spotted Bogus Yucca Moth, Strecker's Giant-Skipper, Cofaqui Giant-Skipper 8
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Convergent Lady Beetle, Odorous House Ant 2

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
Moisture
Dry Well drained Wet
Soil
Rocky Sand
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Dry soil Poor soil
Habit
Erect Spreading
Plant type
Shrub Edible Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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