Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'

Common Name: Adam's Needle, Yucca

Tough as nails, yuccas are the ideal plant for a no-maintenance garden. Their sword-like foliage radiates upward from a central crown, remaining upright all year round except in the heaviest snows. It combines nicely with all kinds of mounded foliage plants. 'Color Guard' bears bright creamy-yellow leaves with green edges. During the cooler months of fall and winter, the light leaf centers take on rose overtones.

From early to midsummer, spectacular sturdy flower stalks rise 3-4 feet tall from the center of the plant. The individual bell-shaped, creamy white flowers are 2-3 inches long and dangle from the stems like earrings.

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Product Profile

72ct Plug Tray

Height:

2.0-3.0 Feet

Spread:

1.5-2.0 Feet

Scape Height:

3.0-4.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9,10

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Variegated

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Formal Modern Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Salt Tolerant Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Native to North America

Yuccas thrive in any type of well-drained soil including those that are very dry. Though they will grow in partial shade, they reach their full potential only if they receive sun all day long. Many yuccas do not bloom until they are mature. Once they start, though, you will see that they were worth the wait. The flower stalks retain some ornamental value after the blooms have faded. Mature plants sometimes develop plantlets near their base. These can be dug and transplanted elsewhere if desired.

Yucca

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72ct

Container:

Premium 1 Gallon Pot

When to Plant:

Spring

Finish:

8-10 weeks

Grade #1

Container:

Premium 1 Gallon Pot

When to Plant:

Early to late spring

Finish:

6-8 weeks

Growing Temperature:

65-75° F

Holding Temperature:

50-60° F

Soil PH:

5.8-6.2

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.5

Fertility:

Feed moderatly at 75 - 100 ppm N at each watering.

For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.

Pests & Diseases:

Thrip, scale, mealybugs, and weevils are the main pests on yucca.

The most commonly seen diseases are Coniothyrium or brown leaf spot (Coniothyrium concentricum), Cytosporina or gray leaf spot (Cytosporina sp.), Fusarium stem rot (Fusarium spp.) and Southern Blight (Sclerotium).

Potting & Timing:

Plant bare root plants in early to late spring. Plants are evergreen so they will arrive with foliage on them.

Moisture:

Moderate moisture is best. Avoid overwatering.

Planting Level:

Plant with the crown at soil line. Tubers should not be exposed.

Lighting:

Yucca prefer high light levels for best growth.

Grower Tips:

Bare root plants are large. Use a true 1 gallon container instead of a trade 1 gallon.
Some growers prefer using a 2 gallon container to allow plenty of room for the large, tuberous roots.

Awards

Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2012

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Characteristics

Height:

2.0-3.0 Feet

Spread:

1.5-2.0 Feet

Scape Height:

3.0-4.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9,10

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Variegated

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Formal Modern Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Salt Tolerant Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Native to North America

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Gardening Tips

Cultural Info

Yucca

Download .PDF

72ct

Container:

Premium 1 Gallon Pot

When to Plant:

Spring

Finish:

8-10 weeks

Grade #1

Container:

Premium 1 Gallon Pot

When to Plant:

Early to late spring

Finish:

6-8 weeks

Growing Temperature:

65-75° F

Holding Temperature:

50-60° F

Soil PH:

5.8-6.2

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.5

Fertility:

Pests & Diseases:

Potting & Timing:

Plant bare root plants in early to late spring. Plants are evergreen so they will arrive with foliage on them.

Moisture:

Moderate moisture is best. Avoid overwatering.

Planting Level:

Plant with the crown at soil line. Tubers should not be exposed.

Lighting:

Yucca prefer high light levels for best growth.

Grower Tips:

Bare root plants are large. Use a true 1 gallon container instead of a trade 1 gallon.
Some growers prefer using a 2 gallon container to allow plenty of room for the large, tuberous roots.

Awards & Fun Facts

Awards

Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2012

Benchcards

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