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YUCCA filamentosa
Commonly known as Adam's needle, Silk grass, Spoonleaf yucca
Dwarfish yucca with white flowers
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Evergreen - basal rosettes of inversely lance-shaped, rigid leaves to 75cm (30in) long margined with curly white threads
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White -
Height - 75cm (30in) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - clump-forming, stemless or almost so
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Additional Features - Architectural interest -
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Pests & Diseases - aphids on flowers, leaf spot -
Place of origin - USA (New Jersey to Florida) -
Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern - - nodding, bell-shaped, 5cm (2in) long
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Panicles - upright panicles to to 2m (6½ft)
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - suitable for coastal gardens
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Patio / pot plants
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil -
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Yucca - Growing Guide
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75cm (30in)
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Buy Varieties of YUCCA filamentosa
YUCCA filamentosa 'Bright Edge' >
Commonly known as: Adam's needle, Silk grass, Spoonleaf yucca.
Leaves with a narrow golden-yellow margin
YUCCA filamentosa 'Color Guard' >
Green edged leaves with a central pale yellow stripe. Panicles of creamy-white bell-shaped flowers
YUCCA filamentosa 'Garland's Gold' >
Commonly known as: Adam's needle, Silk grass, Spoonleaf yucca.
Long pointed green leaves with a wide yellow centre
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