Faxon yucca
Yucca faxoniana
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
96"–240" H × 60"–120" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
TX, NM
Pollinators
moths, bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
A tree-like succulent with a thick single trunk topped by a dense rosette of rigid, sharp-tipped gray-green leaves and a tall spike of creamy-white bell-shaped flowers in spring. Slow growing and extremely drought tolerant.
In an HOA neighborhood
Faxon yucca is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge.
- Rigid, sharp-tipped leaves and eventual tree-like height require setback from walkways and property lines
Wildlife value
Host plant for yucca moth.
Spring flower spikes are pollinated by yucca moths and also draw foraging bees.
Common questions
- How much sun does Faxon yucca need?
- Faxon yucca grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Faxon yucca bloom?
- Faxon yucca blooms in March, April, and May.
- Where is Faxon yucca native?
- Faxon yucca (Yucca faxoniana) is native to TX, NM, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What butterflies or moths does Faxon yucca host?
- Faxon yucca is a larval host plant for yucca moth.
- Is Faxon yucca HOA-friendly?
- Faxon 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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