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YUCCA flaccida 'Golden Sword'
Yellow-green margined leaves
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Architectural interest
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Pests & DiseasesAphids on flowers, leaf spot
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Place of originUSA (North Carolina to Alabama). Garden origin
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EvergreenBasal rosettes of leaves to 55cm (22in) long, fringed with straight or curly threads
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White
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Bell/LanternNodding, bell-shaped, 5cm (2in) long
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PaniclesUpright panicles to to 1.5m (5ft), or more
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height1m (39in)
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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)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably cats, dogs
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may cause skin allergyPeople
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windsweptSuitable for coastal gardensPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Yucca - Growing Guide
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