Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' | Color Guard Adam's Needle
DESCRIPTION
Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' is an evergreen perennial known for its bold, variegated leaves. The variegation features vivid yellowish or creamy stripes down the center of the leaves, surrounded by dark green edges, giving it a bright, contrasting appearance. In late spring to early summer, it produces tall, upright spikes of white bell-shaped flowers that contrast beautifully against the plant’s colorful leaves.
Native to the southeastern United States, Yucca filamentosa thrives in a range of environments and has become a popular ornamental plant for gardens and landscapes. 'Color Guard' is a cultivated variety that was selected for its unique leaf coloration and compact size, making it ideal for borders, xeriscaping, and as a focal point in garden designs.
DESCRIPTION
Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' is an evergreen perennial known for its bold, variegated leaves. The variegation features vivid yellowish or creamy stripes down the center of the leaves, surrounded by dark green edges, giving it a bright, contrasting appearance. In late spring to early summer, it produces tall, upright spikes of white bell-shaped flowers that contrast beautifully against the plant’s colorful leaves.
Native to the southeastern United States, Yucca filamentosa thrives in a range of environments and has become a popular ornamental plant for gardens and landscapes. 'Color Guard' is a cultivated variety that was selected for its unique leaf coloration and compact size, making it ideal for borders, xeriscaping, and as a focal point in garden designs.
DESCRIPTION
Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' is an evergreen perennial known for its bold, variegated leaves. The variegation features vivid yellowish or creamy stripes down the center of the leaves, surrounded by dark green edges, giving it a bright, contrasting appearance. In late spring to early summer, it produces tall, upright spikes of white bell-shaped flowers that contrast beautifully against the plant’s colorful leaves.
Native to the southeastern United States, Yucca filamentosa thrives in a range of environments and has become a popular ornamental plant for gardens and landscapes. 'Color Guard' is a cultivated variety that was selected for its unique leaf coloration and compact size, making it ideal for borders, xeriscaping, and as a focal point in garden designs.
-
Family: Asparagaceae
Height: 2–3 feet
Width: 2–3 feet
Foliage color: Yellow and green variegated leaves with a distinct sharp contrast of light and dark tones
Flower color: White
Bloom time: Late spring to summer
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Drought-tolerant
Maintenance: Low, occasional pruning of dead foliage
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5–10
Wildlife attractors: Attracts pollinators, including bees and hummingbirds
