Adam's Needle
Yucca Filamentosa
Overview
Adam's Needle (Yucca filamentosa) is a hardy, evergreen perennial, admired for its rosettes of sword-like leaves that reach 2-3 ft in length and up to 3 inches wide, marked by curly filaments. In summer, spectacular flower spikes can soar up to 6 ft, adorned with creamy white bell-shaped blossoms. Ideal for xeriscaping, it thrives in zones 4-10, requiring full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established.
Sun FullWater Very LowZones 10–10Type Shrub
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 10–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Agavaceae
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