Beaked yucca
Yucca rostrata
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
60"–180" H × 36"–60" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
TX
Pollinators
moths, bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
A slow-growing, tree-like succulent with one or more slender trunks topped by dense, rounded rosettes of fine, powdery blue-gray leaves and a tall spike of creamy-white flowers in late spring. A prized architectural specimen in dry gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Beaked yucca is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 5 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge.
- Leaf tips are moderately sharp; site away from tight walkways
Wildlife value
Host plant for yucca moth.
Flower spikes support yucca moth pollination and provide nectar for foraging bees.
Common questions
- How much sun does Beaked yucca need?
- Beaked yucca grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Beaked yucca bloom?
- Beaked yucca blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Beaked yucca native?
- Beaked yucca (Yucca rostrata) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What butterflies or moths does Beaked yucca host?
- Beaked yucca is a larval host plant for yucca moth.
- Is Beaked yucca HOA-friendly?
- Beaked 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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