Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’ (Color Guard Adam’s Needle) #3

Description

Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’ is a bold, architectural evergreen perennial prized for its striking variegated foliage and dramatic flower display. This clump-forming plant produces rigid, sword-shaped leaves featuring bright golden-yellow centers edged in deep green, creating strong year-round contrast in the landscape. Fine, thread-like filaments curl along the leaf margins, adding distinctive texture. In early to mid-summer, tall flower spikes rise well above the foliage, bearing clusters of creamy white, bell-shaped flowers that attract pollinators and add vertical interest. During cooler weather, the foliage may develop soft pink to rose tones, enhancing seasonal appeal. Ideal for xeriscapes, rock gardens, borders, and foundation plantings, this drought-tolerant yucca provides strong structure and low-maintenance performance.

Care Instructions

• Full sun for best color and compact growth

• Prefers well-drained soils; tolerant of sandy or poor soils

• Low water needs once established; highly drought tolerant

• Avoid overly wet conditions, especially in winter

• Remove spent flower stalks after blooming if desired

Key Features

• Evergreen architectural perennial

• Bold gold-centered variegated foliage

• Tall spikes of creamy white summer flowers

• Drought and heat tolerant

• Excellent for xeriscapes and low-maintenance landscapes