Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword': Yellow-Leaved Adam's Needle

Overview

Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword' is an easy evergreen yucca with dramatic sword-shaped yellow leaves edged in dark green. Leaf tips may droop with age. Foliage color best fall to spring. Nearly 2 feet tall, 3 feet wide. Summer brings 6-foot spikes of fragrant white bell flowers. Native to dry North and Central America.

Growing Conditions

Full sun only. Well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. Avoid rich, wet soil.

Care and Maintenance

Sow seed spring at 55-64°F (may need hand-pollination). Remove rooted suckers spring; root cuttings winter. Low maintenance.

Common Problems

Cane borers, scale, fungal leaf spots. Generally minor.

Landscape Uses

• Beds and borders
• Containers
• Specimen/focal point
• Desert and rock gardens
• Formal gardens

Key Features

• Yellow leaves with dark green edges
• Fragrant white bell flowers on 6-foot spikes
• Native, drought and deer tolerant
• Self-seeds, showy seed heads
• Slow grower
• Best foliage color fall to spring