Family | Agavaceae |
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Genus | Yucca |
species | filamentosa |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | August |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green, Yellow |
Dormancy | -- |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | It has yellow centered leaves, which turn pink and coral in winter. |
Landscape Value | Pretty and clean looking year round and so colorful. Use in your sunny garden in containers, as an accent, on banks. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Evergreen |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 20" / 24" / 48" |
Soil (Garden) | Well drained, average mineral. |
Water (Garden) | Low water needs. Drainage a necessity. |
Special Uses | Award Winners, Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage, Winter Color |
Comments | Annual rate of growth is less then 12". |
Yucca ‘Color Guard’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
This striking yellow-centered foliage makes a great addition to the garden. In the winter the yellow stripes turn an awesome coral color. Creamy white, fragrant flowers on large spikes in late summer.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 20″ / 24″ / 48″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): August
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry completely between waterings. |
EC | 0.5 – 2.5 |
pH | 6.0 – 7.2 |
Fertility Needs | 75 – 100 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 10 – 12 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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