Yucca Ivory Tower

Adam's Needle, Yucca Ivory Tower, Ivory Tower Yucca Plant, Yucca filamentosa Ivory Tower, Yucca flaccida Ivory Tower

Yucca Ivory Tower, commonly known as Adam’s Needle, is a variegated, evergreen shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. It features sharp-tipped, sword-shaped leaves that have a white edge and a dark green centre. In summer a flower spike rises above the foliage to bear masses of pendulous, cream-coloured flowers. It grows as a clump to about 60 cm tall and the same wide. Yucca Ivory Tower is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in borders, or grown in a container.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	60 cm
Spread:	60 cm
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Some
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Adam's Needle, Yucca Ivory Tower, Ivory Tower Yucca Plant, Yucca filamentosa Ivory Tower, Yucca flaccida Ivory Tower
Sku	15407

Yucca Ivory Tower Details

Yucca Ivory Tower, commonly known as Adam’s Needle, is a variegated, evergreen shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. It features sharp-tipped, sword-shaped leaves that have a white edge and a dark green centre. In summer a flower spike rises above the foliage to bear masses of pendulous, cream-coloured flowers. The combination of flowers and foliage is impressive. It typically grows as a clump to 60 cm 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 Ivory Tower is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in borders, or grown in a container. This Yucca is a popular choice among landscape designers due to its architectural quality, hardiness, and aesthetic appeal.

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