Torrey's Yucca
Yucca treculiana
Also known as: Torrey's yucca
J.Sims
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Yucca
- Species:
- Yucca treculiana
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Purple
Native Range
United States: New Mexico, Texas
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Aethes yuccatana, Blastobasis yuccaecolella, Prodoxus coloradensis, Prodoxus phylloryctus, Prodoxus quinquepunctella, Prodoxus y-inversus, Sosipatra rileyella, Yucca moth (Tegeticula yuccasella), Colorado giant skipper (Megathymus coloradensis)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions