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Yucca filamentosa

Yucca filamentosa, Yucca filamentosa Plant, Adams Needle, Yucca Yucca filamentosa, Adam's Needle Yucca

Yucca filamentosa, commonly known as Adams Needle, is an evergreen shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. It features sharp-tipped, sword-shaped leaves that are dark green. In summer a flower spike rises above the foliage to bear masses of pendulous, cream-coloured flowers. It typically grows as a clump to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Yucca filamentosa is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in borders, or grown in a container. It is a popular choice among landscape designers due to its architectural quality, hardiness, and aesthetic appeal.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:1.50 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Containers, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsSome
Growth rateMedium
Also known asYucca filamentosa, Yucca filamentosa Plant, Adams Needle, Yucca Yucca filamentosa, Adam's Needle Yucca

Yucca filamentosa Details

Yucca filamentosa, commonly known as Adams Needle, is an evergreen shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. It features sharp-tipped, sword-shaped leaves that are dark green. In summer a flower spike rises above the foliage to bear masses of pendulous, cream-coloured flowers. The contrast between the flowers and foliage is impressive. It typically grows as a clump to 1.5 m tall and the same wide, performing best when grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It will tolerate extended dry periods, moderate wind, and frost. Yucca filamentosa is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in borders, or grown in a container. It is a popular choice among landscape designers due to its architectural quality, hardiness, and aesthetic appeal.

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