Several species are native to the Southeast and they are described here.
The plant forms irregular, rising stems, one to three per plant. Stems are densely clothed in sharp, pointed, dark green leaves, which are to 2 feet long and 2 inches wide. Spanish bayonet should never be planted near walkways or terraces because of its sharply pointed, dagger-like leaves. The plants are best planted alone or in groups of three, in the background rather than at the front of beds. In the wild, yuccas grow in full sun on dry soil.