Family: Agavaceae, Agave view all from this family

Description Thompson's Yucca is tree-like with one to three trunk-like stems rising asymetrically 3-8 ft. high. Leaf heads are compact and tidy and composed of relatively few leaves. The stout, 2-3 ft. flowering stalk holds a dense panicle of white flowers slightly above the foliage.

Flower April - May

Flower April - May

Habitat Dry, exposed, rocky slopes.

Range Trans-Pecos, Texas, and n. Mexico.

Discussion Many yuccas get unkempt, with shaggy, brown leaves hanging down; Thompson Yucca stays neat. It will adapt to any soil and reflected heat.

Comments Many yuccas get unkempt, with shaggy, brown leaves hanging down; Thompson yucca stays better looking than that. It will adapt to any soil and reflected heat.

Exposure Preference Sun.

Native Distribution Trans-Pecos, Texas & n. Mexico

Site Preference Dry, exposed, rocky slopes

Soil Preference Rocky soils.