Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' - Adam's Needle
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Succulent perennial
Common name: Adam's Needle
Scientific name: Yucca filamentosa
Flower color: Creamy white, tubular bell-shaped
Mature height: 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft)
Mature width: 0.8–1.5 m (2.5–5 ft)
Habit: Rosette of blue-green linear leaves with an upright inflorescence
Bloom time: Summer (June to July)
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Low to moderate
Soil type: Well-drained, tolerant of poor soils
Hardiness zone: Zone 4 to 11
Drought tolerance: Excellent
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Low toxicity
✂️ Maintenance
Remove spent flower stalks after blooming. Little maintenance required once established. Drought-tolerant, ideal for xeriscape gardens. Divide rosettes in spring to propagate the plant.
A remarkable architectural plant with its blue-green leaves bordered by white filaments and spectacular spikes of creamy white flowers. Perfect for dry gardens, rockeries, and contemporary landscapes. Extremely hardy and low-maintenance, it creates a lasting visual impact with minimal effort.