Arkansas Yucca

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Yucca arkansana

Last reviewed: August 2026

Arkansas Yucca is a low-growing evergreen succulent with stiff narrow leaves and tall spikes of creamy white flowers from spring through fall. It thrives in dry, rocky or sandy soils and full sun, tolerating drought and poor soil with ease.

Toxicity unknown

Arkansas Yucca (Yucca arkansana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–48" H × 24"–60" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Native to

AR, KS, MO, OK and 1 more states

Pollinators

moths

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Arkansas Yucca forms compact rosettes of narrow, blue-green leaves with striking white flower spikes that can bloom for extended periods. This drought-tolerant succulent maintains its attractive evergreen foliage year-round and requires minimal care once established.

Growing Arkansas Yucca

Grow Arkansas Yucca in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 48 inches tall and spread 24 to 60 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Arkansas Yucca takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only, mid zone.

Spread too large for structured beds

Wildlife value

The tall flower spikes attract specialized yucca moths that are essential pollinators for this plant. Seeds also provide food for birds and small wildlife.

Common questions

When does Arkansas Yucca bloom?: Arkansas Yucca produces its tall flower stalks with clusters of creamy white blossoms anytime from March through November, with peak flowering typically in late spring and summer.
What pollinates Arkansas Yucca?: Arkansas Yucca depends on yucca moths for pollination. The moths lay eggs in the flowers while pollinating them, a classic example of an obligate plant-pollinator relationship.
How much water does Arkansas Yucca need?: This yucca is adapted to dry, well-drained soils and needs very little supplemental water once established. Overwatering or poorly drained sites can cause root rot.
How much sun does Arkansas Yucca need?: Arkansas Yucca grows best in full sun and can tolerate some light afternoon shade, but too much shade weakens the plant and reduces flowering.
Is Arkansas Yucca evergreen?: Yes, Arkansas Yucca keeps its stiff, narrow, blue-green leaves year round, forming a low rosette even through winter.
Is Arkansas Yucca HOA-friendly?: Arkansas Yucca takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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Common questions

When does Arkansas Yucca bloom?

Arkansas Yucca produces its tall flower stalks with clusters of creamy white blossoms anytime from March through November, with peak flowering typically in late spring and summer.

What pollinates Arkansas Yucca?

Arkansas Yucca depends on yucca moths for pollination. The moths lay eggs in the flowers while pollinating them, a classic example of an obligate plant-pollinator relationship.

How much water does Arkansas Yucca need?

This yucca is adapted to dry, well-drained soils and needs very little supplemental water once established. Overwatering or poorly drained sites can cause root rot.

How much sun does Arkansas Yucca need?

Arkansas Yucca grows best in full sun and can tolerate some light afternoon shade, but too much shade weakens the plant and reduces flowering.

Is Arkansas Yucca evergreen?

Yes, Arkansas Yucca keeps its stiff, narrow, blue-green leaves year round, forming a low rosette even through winter.

Is Arkansas Yucca HOA-friendly?

Arkansas Yucca takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.

Common plant problems, and what to check first

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