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shrub
Bees🐝 Needs pollinatorsYucca is a genus of perennial shrubs and trees native to North America, ranging from Panama to southern Canada. The plants are characterized by rosettes of narrow, pointed leaves and tall inflorescences bearing numerous cream-white flowers with thick petals. Yuccas are xerophytes adapted to dry climates and have a well-documented mutualistic relationship with yucca moths (Tegeticula and Parategeticula), which are their sole pollinators. The genus includes 50 accepted species, ranging from small shrubby plants to tree-like giants such as the Joshua tree.
Well-draining soil; tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soil. Prefers dry conditions.
Thrives in the same full sun, low water conditions as yucca
