Mojave Yucca (Yucca schidigera) is in the agave and allies family (Asparagaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,609 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from March to April, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Mojave Yucca: observations by month (U.S.)
About Mojave Yucca
Yucca schidigera, also known as the Mojave yucca or Spanish dagger, is a flowering plant that is native to the Mojave Desert, Chihuahuan Desert and Sonoran Desert of southeastern California, Baja California, New Mexico, southern Nevada and Arizona.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Mojave Yucca by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,452 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Nevada | 152 | March | Feb–Apr |
| Arizona | 5 | March | Feb–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (agave and allies)
Ithuriel's Spear
Blue Dicks
common star-of-Bethlehem
Chaparral Yucca
Canada mayflower
Solomon's plume
Desert Lily
Small Camas
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Mojave Yucca?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to April.
Where is Mojave Yucca most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Nevada, Arizona.