Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard', also known as Adam's Needle or Spanish Bayonet 'Color Guard', is an extraordinary perennial that adds an exceptional architectural element to any garden. This striking variety is renowned for its distinctive foliage, which features an eye-catching variegation of creamy white edges contrasted with deep green centers. The bold coloration of the leaves creates a dramatic visual impact, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of garden beds, borders, and containers. The plant forms a rosette of rigid, sword-shaped leaves that radiate from a central point, providing a sculptural and dramatic presence. In late spring to early summer, it produces tall, stately flower spikes adorned with creamy white blooms that rise above the foliage, adding an elegant touch to its already impressive form. Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, demonstrating exceptional drought tolerance and resilience once established. Its ability to withstand a variety of soil conditions and its low-maintenance requirements make it an ideal choice for diverse garden settings, including xeriscaping, rock gardens, and modern landscape designs. Integrating Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' into your garden will offer a continuous display of striking foliage and sophisticated blooms. Its combination of unique visual appeal and robust growth ensures it will be a prominent and attractive feature in any landscape, providing both beauty and functional elegance.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-10 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• AHS Heat Zone: 10-4
• Light: Full sun
• Growth rate: Slow to slow
• Mature height: 36-72"
• Spread: 24-36"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Foot Traffic, Rabbits
• pH of Soil: 5.6 - 7.8, Ideal pH: 6.0 - 7.5
• Evergreen: Yes
• Variegated: Yes
• Weed suppressor (once established): Yes

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