Faxon Yucca (Yucca faxoniana) is a striking evergreen native that brings dramatic structure and year-round interest to water-wise landscapes. Its bold rosettes of blue-gray leaves create a sculptural focal point, while tall stalks of creamy white flowers emerge in spring and early summer. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert region of Texas, this highly drought-tolerant species thrives in rocky, well-drained soils and provides important habitat for pollinators and wildlife.

Scientific Name: Yucca faxoniana

Origin: Trans-Pecos TX, Southern NM, northern Mexico

Height: Up to about 20 feet tall in bloom

Spread: 6 to 10 feet

Light: Full Sun

Water: Very Low

USDA Zones: 6-10

Bloom: March to April

Larval Host: Yucca Giant-Skipper