Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'
Adam's Needle
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Adam's Needle (Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard') - Description
Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' is a tough-as-nails plant that is ideal for a no-maintenance garden. The sword-like foliage radiates upward from a central crown, remaining upright all year round except in the heaviest snows. Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' bears bright creamy-yellow leaves with green edges. During the cooler months of fall and winter, the light leaf centers take on rose overtones. From early to midsummer, spectacular sturdy flower stalks rise 3-4 feet tall from the center of the plant. The individual bell-shaped flowers are 2-3 inches long and dangle from the stems like earrings.
Adam's Needle (Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard') - Blooming
Blooms panicles of white flowers.
Adam's Needle (Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard') - Growth
Rosette-forming or woody based perennials, evergreen shrubs and trees. Yuccas do well in full sun. Height varies depending on variety. Some species will grow to 30 ft. in height. Works best as an ornamental plant for a courtyard or border. Also works as a container plant. Less hardy, tender Yuccas, should be grown in a cool or temperate greenhouse or conservatory.
Adam's Needle (Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard') - Planting
Propagate from the seed in spring. Hardy plants should be sown at 55-64°F (13-18°C), and tender ones at 66-75°F (19-24°C). Can also propagate from suckers in spring or root cuttings in winter.
Adam's Needle (Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard') - Pest
Cane borers and scale insects. Also prone to fungal leaf spots.
Adam's Needle (Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard') - Interesting facts
Yucca is native to hot, dry places like deserts, sand dunes, and plains. Species occur in North and Central America and the West Indies.
Adam's Needle (Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard') - Soil and irrigation
Yuccas should have periodic deep waterings. Water less in winter. Does best in any soil as long as it is well-draining.
