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YUCCA flaccida 'Golden Sword'
Yellow-green margined leaves
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EvergreenBasal rosettes of leaves to 55cm (22in) long, fringed with straight or curly threads
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Height1m (39in) -
Spread1m (39in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Clump-forming, almost stemless shrub
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun
YUCCA flaccida 'Golden Sword'
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interest
Pests & DiseasesAphids on flowers, leaf spot
Place of originUSA (North Carolina to Alabama). Garden origin -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternNodding, bell-shaped, 5cm (2in) longPaniclesUpright panicles to to 1.5m (5ft), or more
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSuitable for coastal gardensPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(Harmeful to pets if eaten)
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Yucca - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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