Golden Sword Yucca
Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword'
SKU
07723
Boldly striped green and creamy yellow sword-like leaves are topped by tall, showy spikes of fragrant, ivory white blooms in spring. Forms dramatic clumps with age. Use to create contrasting textures as a garden accent or container plant. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Centre Ridge Garden Center -
652 Centre St. Nutley NJ 07110
- Orange Garden Center
360 Alden St. Orange NJ 07050
- Metropolitan Plant Exchange
471 Mt. Pleasant Ave. West Orange NJ 07052
- Cedar Grove Garden Center
1201 Pompton Ave. Cedar Grove NJ 07009
| Botanical Pronunciation | YUK-uh fil-a-men-TOH-sa |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide; blooms 4 to 6 ft. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Poolside, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Road Salt |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Sedum (Sedum); Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) |
Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soil. Best in full sun, but tolerant of light shade. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Remove spent bloom spikes. Established plants require little care.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!