Yucca Filamentosa | Yucca | Agavaceae
Discover the beauty and hardiness of Yucca filamentosa, also known as Adam's needle and thread. This ornamental, broadleaf evergreen shrub features a basal rosette of rigid, sword-shaped, spine-tipped green leaves that can grow up to 3 feet long and 2 inches wide. Yucca filamentosa is resistant to deer, rabbits, poor soil, salt spray, drought, and heat, making it a great addition to any garden or landscape. Learn about its fragrant, white bell-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Find out how to grow and care for this low-maintenance plant and explore popular cultivars like 'Color Guard'. Discover the benefits of Yucca filamentosa and how it can add beauty and interest to your garden or landscape. Also, learn about common pests and diseases that can affect this plant.