Soapweed yucca
Yucca glauca
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
18"–36" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
TX, NM, CO, KS and 1 more states
Pollinators
moths, bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
A trunkless, clump-forming succulent with narrow, rigid blue-green leaves and a stout central spike of pale greenish-white bell-shaped flowers in early summer. Extremely cold and drought tolerant once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Soapweed yucca is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge.
- Sharp leaf tips; site away from walkways and foot traffic
Wildlife value
Host plant for yucca moth.
Flower spikes are pollinated by yucca moths in a specialized mutualism, and the blooms also draw foraging bees.
Common questions
- How much sun does Soapweed yucca need?
- Soapweed yucca grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Soapweed yucca bloom?
- Soapweed yucca blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Soapweed yucca native?
- Soapweed yucca (Yucca glauca) is native to TX, NM, CO, KS and 1 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What butterflies or moths does Soapweed yucca host?
- Soapweed yucca is a larval host plant for yucca moth.
- Is Soapweed yucca HOA-friendly?
- Soapweed 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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