Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’

Adam’s Needle

OVERVIEW:

Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’, also known as Adam’s Needle, is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub that is native to the Southeastern part of the United States.  Easily identified, the foliage of these plants is a deep green accented by a bright yellow stripe.  In the colder months the leaves tend to have a tinge of red or pink.  This moderately fast-growing plant is ideal for low water use landscapes that what a splash of color.  Like most yuccas, its flowers attract insects such as butterflies and moths. 

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific name: Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’

Common Name: Adam’s Needle

Genus: Yucca

Species: filamentosa

Family: Asparagaceae

Monocarpic: No

Suggested Uses: Beds, Borders, Containers, and Rock Gardens

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 3-6 ft

Width: 2-3 ft

Flower: Creamy white flowers on long stalk

Seed/Fruit: Green

Bloom Season: Late Spring/Summer

ENVIROMENT:

Exposure: Full Sun

Water Use: Low

Soil: Well-Draining

USDA Zone: 5-10

Origin: Southeastern United States