Family: Yucca
Type: Shrub
The Color Guard Yucca filamentosa stands out with its vibrant foliage and striking form. It’s an evergreen perennial, ideal for adding year-round interest to gardens.
This plant features sword-like leaves with green edges and a bold, creamy stripe down the center. It’s low maintenance and drought-resistant, perfect for busy gardeners or arid climates.
Color Guard Yucca blooms in summer, displaying tall, showy spikes of white flowers. These blooms attract various pollinators, adding a dynamic aspect to your garden.
Hardiness Zone: 4b-4a
Pet Friendly: Yes
Moisture Preference: Dry to average
Sun Needs: Full sun
Drought Tolerance (Xeriscape): Yes
Growth Rate: Medium
Average Height (feet): 3
Average Spread (feet): 2
Average Life Span (years): 20
Form: Round
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Shape: Bell
Bloom Season: From mid to late summer
Foliage Color: Yellow
Leaf Fall Color: Pink
Foliage Shape: Sword-like
Incorporating Color Guard Yucca in your landscaping brings structure and color. It’s great for creating focal points in garden beds or borders.
Its resilient nature makes it suitable for rock gardens or xeriscaping. The plant thrives in well-drained soil and can handle full sun exposure.
Pair it with other drought-tolerant plants for a low-maintenance, high-impact yard. This yucca’s unique coloring pairs well with both green and flowering plants.
In a cottage garden, Color Guard Yucca adds an unexpected twist with its structured form. Its bold foliage contrasts beautifully with the informal, lush plantings typical of this style, providing year-round visual interest.
Perfect for a modern garden, this yucca's architectural shape and distinct coloring complement minimalist, clean designs. It works well as a statement plant, especially when grouped in geometric patterns or alongside contemporary materials.
In Mediterranean gardens, the Color Guard Yucca fits seamlessly. It echoes the region's natural flora, pairing well with olive trees, lavender, and other sun-loving, drought-resistant plants. Its form and color enhance the garden's warm, earthy tones.
For a dramatic entrance, line a pathway with Color Guard Yucca. It guides visitors with its striking, upright leaves and creates an inviting path.
Grouping these plants in clusters maximizes their visual impact. They create a stunning display of color and form, especially when contrasted against darker foliage.
Use Color Guard Yucca as a year-round backdrop for seasonal flowers. Its consistent color and shape provide a steady framework for changing blooms.
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In spring, the Color Guard Yucca's vibrant stripes become more pronounced, heralding the season's growth. This period showcases the plant's fresh, bright appearance, making it a garden highlight.
Summer highlights the Color Guard Yucca's full glory. Its creamy stripes brighten under the sun, and the tall, white flower spikes add a touch of elegance. The plant becomes a focal point in any summer garden.
During fall, the Color Guard Yucca maintains its color, offering a constant in the changing landscape. As other plants begin to fade, it stands out with its evergreen leaves, providing a sturdy visual anchor.
In winter, the Color Guard Yucca's resilience is evident. Its leaves remain vibrant against the stark landscape, offering a much-needed splash of color. The plant's hardiness makes it a reliable winter feature.
Choose a sunny spot for your Color Guard Yucca. It thrives in areas that receive full sun for most of the day. This exposure ensures the plant’s striking colors remain vibrant and its growth is healthy.
Full sunlight is key for the Color Guard Yucca. It loves basking in the sun, which intensifies the color contrast in its leaves. Avoid deeply shaded areas to prevent leggy growth and dull coloring.
Well-drained soil is a must for this yucca. It's adapted to dry, sandy conditions, making it perfect for challenging spots where other plants might struggle. Poorly drained soils can lead to root rot.
Space these yuccas about 2 to 3 feet apart. This spacing gives each plant enough room to spread and ensures adequate air circulation, reducing the risk of disease.
Plant Color Guard Yucca in spring or early fall. These cooler, yet mild, seasons allow the plant to establish roots without the stress of extreme temperatures.
Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Position the plant, backfill the soil, and water well. This simple method ensures a good start for your yucca.
Water moderately. Color Guard Yucca is drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, especially during prolonged dry spells.
Minimal fertilizing is needed. An annual application of a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring supports healthy growth without overfeeding.
Prune sparingly. Remove spent flower stalks and any damaged leaves to keep the plant tidy. Over-pruning can harm its natural shape.
Spring care involves cleaning up any winter damage and beginning regular watering. This is also the time to apply fertilizer to encourage new growth.
In summer, water your yucca during extended dry periods. Watch for pests or signs of stress and treat accordingly to maintain its health.
Prepare the yucca for winter in fall. Reduce watering and clear any debris around the base to prevent fungal issues.
Winter care is minimal. The yucca is dormant, so avoid watering. Ensure the plant is not covered by heavy snow to prevent breakage.
Color Guard Yucca grows moderately fast. Expect to see substantial growth each season, with the plant reaching full size in a few years.
Yes, this yucca is deer resistant. Its tough, spiky leaves are not appealing to deer, making it a great choice for deer-prone areas.
Absolutely! Color Guard Yucca adapts well to container gardening. Just ensure the pot has good drainage and the soil is well-drained.
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