Quick answer: Spanish dagger (Yucca aloifolia) is native to 4 states. What's commonly sold under this name is often a bred variety or the wrong species — see the lookalike alert below. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low water, Dry |
| Soil | Well-drained sands |
| Bloom | Bloom Jun-Jul |
| Height | Up to 12 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Conspicuous flowers, berries eaten by birds and sometimes humans, flowers edible |
none noted (sharp-pointed leaves are a physical hazard, not toxicity)
none noted; native in L48, introduced in Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands
Lookalike alert
(Exotic Cactus); In Stock, $12.99, 3.6★/13 reviews — two prior candidates went unavailable; backend miscategorized under "Vegetables".
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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