YUCCA FILAMENTOSA

‘COLOR GUARD’

Adam’s Needle

OVERVIEW:

Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’ is an evergreen architectural accent featuring bold, sword-shaped foliage with a bright yellow center and green margins. Its upright form provides strong texture and color contrast in the landscape, while tall flower stalks rise above the foliage during the warmer months. This hardy selection is well suited to xeriscape gardens and accent plantings.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’
Common Name: Color Guard Yucca
Family: Asparagaceae
Suggested Uses: Accent specimen, mass planting, containers, xeriscape landscapes

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 2–3 ft.
Width: 2–3 ft.
Foliage: Evergreen, yellow-centered green leaves
Flower: Creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers
Bloom Period: Summer
Growth Habit: Upright, clumping

ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Use: Low
Soil: Well-draining soils
USDA Zone: 4–10