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Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword'
Also Known As
- Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword'
- Golden Sword Adam's Needle
- Variegated Yucca
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-6'
- W: 2'-6'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword' plant details
Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: award-winning, border plant, container plant, rock garden, winter interest, xeric, year-round-interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Gossler Farms
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword' plant
How to Grow Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword'
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Flower Color
- white
- cream
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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