[4]" It is native to Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah, but grown elsewhere as an ornamental.

[5][6][7] Yucca angustissima is a low-lying species forming colonies of basal rosettes up to 3 m (10 feet) in diameter.

Flowers are white to cream or greenish-white, pendant, borne in racemes on stalks up to 2 m (7 feet) tall.

[8][9][10] Yucca angustissima is relatively abundant, and although it has local threats, its population appears to be stable overall.

[1] Numerous varietal names have been proposed, but 4 are currently recognized:[6][11]