Golden Sword Yucca
Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword'
Boldly striped sword-like leaves topped by tall spikes of fragrant, ivory white blooms. Forms dramatic clumps with age. Use to create contrasting textures as a garden accent or container plant.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | YUK-a fil-a-men-TOH-sa |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant type: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Garden style: | Tropical |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Clumps to 3 to 4 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide, flower spikes 4 to 6 ft. tall. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Fragrant |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Poolside, Seacoast Exposure |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Variegated |
| Item no.: | 7723 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Boldly striped sword-like leaves topped by tall spikes of fragrant, ivory white blooms. Forms dramatic clumps with age. Use to create contrasting textures as a garden accent or container plant.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | YUK-a fil-a-men-TOH-sa |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant type: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Garden style: | Tropical |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Clumps to 3 to 4 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide, flower spikes 4 to 6 ft. tall. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Fragrant |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Poolside, Seacoast Exposure |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Variegated |
| Item no.: | 7723 |
