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Yucca filamentosa

Adam's Needle

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

WIth stemless leaves that grow 2.5" long and 1.5" wide, the Yucca filamentosa produces tall, white flower spikes during the summer months.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Roadside, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.