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Color Guard Yucca

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$36.98
  • Variegated, spear-shaped foliage
  • Matures to 4' wide by 3' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 4 - 10
  • Plant in full sun
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Description

The Color Guard Yucca (or Adam's Needle) from the Southern Living Plant Collection is a gorgeous and water-wise addition to any landscape or garden! Boldly variegated, spear-shaped foliage remains colorful, attractive, and evergreen all year long. Thick creamy yellow-white bands run the length of the blade, encased by dark olive-green margins.

During Summer, the Color Guard Yucca produces tall spikes of crisp white blooms. These showy blossoms create quite a spectacle. For a particularly impressive scene, try using them as a mass planting or planting them with darker colored plants.

The Color Guard is a fast-grower and will quickly reach 3' H x 4' W. Once well established in your landscape, this easy care variety won't require much maintenance or attention.

Gardeners in dry areas rejoice! This Yucca is notably drought tolerant. Therefore, it's perfect for Xeriscape gardens.

The Color Guard Yucca is tolerant of hot weather, wind, and humidity. Furthermore, it doesn't have any notable pest problems, such as rabbits or deer.

Building a Mediterranean garden? The Color Guard Adam's Needle will fit right in!

Try it with another popular Xeriscaping Southern Living variety, the Orange Rocket Barberry.

Color Guard Yucca Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 4-10.

Plant in Full Sun for best results. Although, it is capable of tolerating a low amount of shade.

The Color Guard Yucca grows best in rich to average soil. Good drainage is crucial for ensuring long-term success. Poor drainage often results in root rot.

Regular supplementary watering is necessary after the initial planting. This will help it to establish deep roots. After the first growing season, supplementary watering of the Color Guard Yucca becomes generally unnecessary, except in times of intense heat and drought.

Fertilize in early spring with a slow-release balanced fertilizer. However, Yuccas have grown accustomed to sparse nutrient environments. Fertilizer isn't required to keep them growing and thriving.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Your Color Guard Yucca

For a seamless planting, plant your Color Guard Yucca 2-3 feet apart. Otherwise, space them 2-3+ feet apart for gaps between plants.

  • Scientific Name
    Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'
  • Hardiness Zone
    4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Sun Loving, Variegated
  • Feature Color
    Green, Yellow
  • Uses
    Border, Container
  • Water Needs
    Water-Wise
  • Bloom Season
    Winter, Fall

Growing Zones : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10

Southern Living Plants

A collection of shrubs, trees, and perennials selected by plant experts to thrive in the heat of the South. Find traditional varieties like camellias mixed with new landscape favorites like agapanthus. These varieties have been bread to tackle landscape challenges specific to the region.

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Southern Living Plant Collection

Color Guard Yucca

$36.98

The Color Guard Yucca (or Adam's Needle) from the Southern Living Plant Collection is a gorgeous and water-wise addition to any landscape or garden! Boldly variegated, spear-shaped foliage remains colorful, attractive, and evergreen all year long. Thick creamy yellow-white bands run the length of the blade, encased by dark olive-green margins.

During Summer, the Color Guard Yucca produces tall spikes of crisp white blooms. These showy blossoms create quite a spectacle. For a particularly impressive scene, try using them as a mass planting or planting them with darker colored plants.

The Color Guard is a fast-grower and will quickly reach 3' H x 4' W. Once well established in your landscape, this easy care variety won't require much maintenance or attention.

Gardeners in dry areas rejoice! This Yucca is notably drought tolerant. Therefore, it's perfect for Xeriscape gardens.

The Color Guard Yucca is tolerant of hot weather, wind, and humidity. Furthermore, it doesn't have any notable pest problems, such as rabbits or deer.

Building a Mediterranean garden? The Color Guard Adam's Needle will fit right in!

Try it with another popular Xeriscaping Southern Living variety, the Orange Rocket Barberry.

Color Guard Yucca Care

Hardy from USDA Zones 4-10.

Plant in Full Sun for best results. Although, it is capable of tolerating a low amount of shade.

The Color Guard Yucca grows best in rich to average soil. Good drainage is crucial for ensuring long-term success. Poor drainage often results in root rot.

Regular supplementary watering is necessary after the initial planting. This will help it to establish deep roots. After the first growing season, supplementary watering of the Color Guard Yucca becomes generally unnecessary, except in times of intense heat and drought.

Fertilize in early spring with a slow-release balanced fertilizer. However, Yuccas have grown accustomed to sparse nutrient environments. Fertilizer isn't required to keep them growing and thriving.

Pot size

  • 1.5 Gallon
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