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Posted 04/11/2023 in Shrub

Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'

A terrific plant for problem sunny areas with dry soil. It forms a large, evergreen rosette of leathery sword-shaped leaves, grey-green in color with a buttery yellow center. Takes on coral tones in winter. When mature, the rosettes produce a very tall spike loaded with large creamy-white flowers in late summer.

Post Details

Latin Name
Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'
Common Name
Variegated Adam's Needle
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
3-6 ft
Spread
2-3 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A terrific plant for problem sunny areas with dry soil. It forms a large, evergreen rosette of leathery sword-shaped leaves, grey-green in color with a buttery yellow center. Takes on coral tones in winter. When mature, the rosettes produce a very tall spike loaded with large creamy-white flowers in late summer.

Special Care Instructions

Tolerant of poor sandy soils. Easily grown in full sun but tolerates part shade.

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