Banana yucca
Yucca baccata
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–36" H × 36"–72" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, NM, TX, UT
Pollinators
moths, bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
A trunkless, clump-forming succulent with thick, stiff blue-green leaves edged in curling fibers and a tall central spike of large creamy-white bell-shaped flowers in late spring. Extremely drought tolerant once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Banana yucca is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge.
- Leaf tips are sharp and rigid; site away from walkways and play areas
Wildlife value
Host plant for yucca moth.
Flower spikes are pollinated almost exclusively by yucca moths in a specialized mutualism, and the plant also supports foraging bees.
Common questions
- How much sun does Banana yucca need?
- Banana yucca grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Banana yucca bloom?
- Banana yucca blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Banana yucca native?
- Banana yucca (Yucca baccata) is native to AZ, NM, TX, UT, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What butterflies or moths does Banana yucca host?
- Banana yucca is a larval host plant for yucca moth.
- Is Banana yucca HOA-friendly?
- Banana yucca is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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