Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' / VARIEGATED ADAM'S NEEDLE
Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard', commonly known as Variegated Adam's Needle, is a striking evergreen perennial that stands out for its bold, sword-like leaves and unique coloration. This cultivar features narrow, arching leaves that are variegated with creamy yellow and green stripes, creating a dramatic contrast in the landscape. In the summer, it produces tall, stiff flower spikes adorned with large clusters of bell-shaped, creamy white flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The plant's architectural form makes it an excellent focal point in xeriscapes, rock gardens, or as a specimen plant in full sun. Tough and drought-tolerant, 'Color Guard' thrives in well-drained soil, requiring minimal care and adding a bold, sculptural element to a garden year-round.
· ORIGIN - NC native cv.
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - creamy white
· HEIGHT - 3-6 ft
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-10
Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard', commonly known as Variegated Adam's Needle, is a striking evergreen perennial that stands out for its bold, sword-like leaves and unique coloration. This cultivar features narrow, arching leaves that are variegated with creamy yellow and green stripes, creating a dramatic contrast in the landscape. In the summer, it produces tall, stiff flower spikes adorned with large clusters of bell-shaped, creamy white flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The plant's architectural form makes it an excellent focal point in xeriscapes, rock gardens, or as a specimen plant in full sun. Tough and drought-tolerant, 'Color Guard' thrives in well-drained soil, requiring minimal care and adding a bold, sculptural element to a garden year-round.
· ORIGIN - NC native cv.
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - creamy white
· HEIGHT - 3-6 ft
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-10
Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard', commonly known as Variegated Adam's Needle, is a striking evergreen perennial that stands out for its bold, sword-like leaves and unique coloration. This cultivar features narrow, arching leaves that are variegated with creamy yellow and green stripes, creating a dramatic contrast in the landscape. In the summer, it produces tall, stiff flower spikes adorned with large clusters of bell-shaped, creamy white flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The plant's architectural form makes it an excellent focal point in xeriscapes, rock gardens, or as a specimen plant in full sun. Tough and drought-tolerant, 'Color Guard' thrives in well-drained soil, requiring minimal care and adding a bold, sculptural element to a garden year-round.
· ORIGIN - NC native cv.
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - creamy white
· HEIGHT - 3-6 ft
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-10
