NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Yucca aloifolia
Aloe Yucca, Spanish Bayonet, Spanish Dagger
Scientific Name: |
Yucca aloifolia |
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Genus: |
Yucca |
Species Epithet: |
aloifolia |
Common Name: |
Aloe Yucca, Spanish Bayonet, Spanish Dagger |
Plant Type |
Shrub |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Agavaceae (Agave Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
6-12 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
Bloom Time: |
June, July |
Growing Area: |
Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Strictly on dunes and in sandy soil just behind dunes. Uncommon to locally numerous in NC. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Basal |
Leaf Retention: |
Evergreen |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Important for Wildlife |
Landscape Value: |
Recommended and Available |
State Rank: |
S2: Imperiled, S3: Vulnerable, S?: Uncertain (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
State Status: |
W1: Watch List: Rare but Relatively Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
Spanish dagger is tolerant of salt spray. It is often used as an ornamental but its placement should be carefully considered as the sharp-pointed leaves can be dangerous. |
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