Family: Asparagaceae

These plants are clustering, sometimes reaching up to 10’ tall with a trunk but often smaller and acaulescent (lacking a trunk). Stems sometimes grow along the ground (procumbent) with often several per colony, forming colonies of several individuals. Leaves are narrow and needle-like. Flower stalks can rise up to 5-10’ with white flowers in spring and early summer.

Grow in full sun, with good drainage. Low water when established but supplemental water once or twice a month in summer keeps plants looking good. Hardy to -10°F.

The species epitaph, utahensis, refers to the state of Utah where this species can be found.

Found in deserts and desert hillsides, canyons, often in sandy places at 2000-6500’ in Utah, Nevada and Arizona.

Photo by Wendy Hodgson, SEINET
Yucca utahensis on iNaturalist