Color Guard Adam's Needle
Overview: A yucca grown for its sword-shaped leaves with a bold creamy-yellow center stripe.
Mature size: Approximately 2–3 ft. tall and wide (foliage), with flower spikes rising 4–6 ft. or more.
Sun exposure: Full sun
Flowering season: Summer, with tall spikes of bell-shaped flowers
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–10, depending on species
Water needs: Low; extremely drought-tolerant once established
Special features: Bold, architectural, sword-leaved evergreen; needs sharp drainage and struggles in wet, heavy soil; leaf tips are sharp, so site away from high-traffic areas; extremely low-maintenance once established
Wildlife value: Moths and hummingbirds; a specific yucca moth is the plant's primary pollinator
Botanical name: Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'
Category: Perennial