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Soaptree Yucca
Yucca elata
In the United States:
Native
· also called soapweed, palmella
Bees visit the flowers for nectar and pollen, though the species is primarily pollinated by yucca moths in a specialized mutualism. Bloom occurs in late spring to early summer with individual flowers open for about two days. Plants are slow-growing, extremely drought-tolerant, and require well-drained soil.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–July |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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