Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword'

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Golden Sword Yucca

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer:

Description

This evergreen shrub will grow 3'-4' tall and 5' wide. It has stiff, narrow green leaves with golden yellow centers. These leaves are topped by white flower spikes that bloom in the spring. Flowers create a height of 4'-6' tall. This plant needs full sun. It looks more dramatic with age, especially the flowers.

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Yellow, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

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.