Yucca
(Yucca filamentosa)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Shrub
Height: 1 - 3 ft (To 8 with flowers)
Spread: 1 - 3 ft
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Early Summer (Jun - Jul)
Fruit Type: Seed Capsule
Fruit Color: Green / Brown
Autumn Color: Evergreen
Sun Conditions: Full Sun
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Low / Medium
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: No (Toxic)
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Adam’s Needle, Common Yucca
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Yucca plants have a mutualistic relationship with the Yucca Moth (Tegeticula yuccasella) - They rely on each other to reproduce. Hummingbirds will visit the flowers and small mammals will use the leaves for cover as a hiding spot.