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Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'

Family Agavaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture very low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' (spoonleaf yucca) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during early summer to late summer. The showy matte foliage is variegated, bright yellow and medium green in colour, bold in texture and evergreen. Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' (spoonleaf yucca) bears showy fruit. A specimen plant, Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' (spoonleaf yucca) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, foundation, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions Thorns can make Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' (spoonleaf yucca) difficult to handle and careful planning of its siting in the garden will reduce the risk of injuries to children or pets.