Yucca decipiens
Yucca decipiens
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Yucca
- Species:
- Yucca decipiens
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best after warm stratification; sow in well-drained mix and keep warm.
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