Yucca filamentosa - 'Bright Edge' (Adam's Needle)
Yucca filamentosa description: This impressive monocot will provide instant architecture with its bold sword like foliage. Vivid green leaves with a wide cream coloured edge are held in rosettes, producing spikes of white flowers when mature. 2m tall x .7m
Yucca filamentosa cultivation notes: The evergreen Yucca will survive in most sheltered gardens, as long as they are planted in well drained soil (including chalky / sandy soils) in full sun. Avoid very cold exposed areas. Yuccas can also be grown in pots as specimens.
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.
Plant Weaknesses: Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!
Common Missspellings: Yuca, Yuka, Yuker, Yucker, Yucka
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