| Family | Agavaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Yucca |
| species | filamentosa |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | August |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green, Yellow |
| Dormancy | -- |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | It has yellow centered leaves, which turn pink and coral in winter. |
| Landscape Value | Pretty and clean looking year round and so colorful. Use in your sunny garden in containers, as an accent, on banks. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 20" / 24" / 48" |
| Soil (Garden) | Well drained, average mineral. |
| Water (Garden) | Low water needs. Drainage a necessity. |
| Special Uses | Award Winners, Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage, Winter Color |
| Comments | Annual rate of growth is less then 12". |
Yucca ‘Color Guard’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
This striking yellow-centered foliage makes a great addition to the garden. In the winter the yellow stripes turn an awesome coral color. Creamy white, fragrant flowers on large spikes in late summer.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 20″ / 24″ / 48″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): August
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry completely between waterings. |
| EC | 0.5 – 2.5 |
| pH | 6.0 – 7.2 |
| Fertility Needs | 75 – 100 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 10 – 12 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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