5 Seeds Yucca filamentosa Adams Needle Yucca Hardy Perennial Ornamental
Yucca filamentosa, commonly called Adams Needle, is a clump-forming evergreen perennial prized for its architectural rosette of stiff, sword-shaped blue-green leaves edged with curly white filaments. In summer it sends up tall sturdy stalks topped with large panicles of creamy white bell-shaped flowers, creating a bold focal point in borders, rock gardens, and xeriscapes. Its dramatic form and easygoing nature make it a favorite for gardeners seeking low-maintenance structure and year-round interest.
This versatile plant works beautifully as a specimen accent, in mixed perennial beds, coastal gardens, and drought-tolerant landscapes. The fibrous leaves and tall flower spikes add texture and vertical drama, while the blooms attract pollinators during their season. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and resents waterlogged roots. Space plants to allow their wide rosettes room to spread.
Species: Yucca filamentosa
Variety: Adams Needle
Type: Evergreen perennial
Plant_Habit: Clump-forming rosette
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-10
Germination: 21-28 days at 65-70F
Sowing: Surface sow, barely cover, keep moist
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Notes: Slow to establish; flowers in maturity