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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Soil Condition | Dry, Well Drained |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Mature Height | 3 - 4 ft |
| Growth Rate | Slow-growing |
| Planting Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
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Buy Now: Enhance Your Garden with Color Guard Yucca!
Yucca Color Guard is the ultimate solution for challenging planting sites. This hardy plant forms a striking evergreen mound with long, narrow leaves that feature variegated green hues and vibrant yellow centers. Known for its slow-growing, reliable nature, Color Guard Yucca filamentosa matures 3 to 5 feet tall with a 2 to 3-foot spread, making it a standout choice for landscapes of all sizes. Greenwood Nursery proudly recommends this versatile and visually captivating garden evergreen.
Key Features of Color Guard Yucca
• Botanical Name: Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'
• Common Names: Color Guard Yucca, Adam's Needle
• Seasonal Interest: Displays a large, stunning white flower head mid to late summer
• Growth Habit: Evergreen mound with variegated green and yellow foliage
• Soil Tolerance: Adaptable to nearly all soil types; prefers average to dry soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun environments
Benefits of Color Guard Yucca
• Evergreen Appeal: Provides consistent year-round beauty
• Drought Tolerance: Ideal for low-water gardens and xeriscaping
• Wildlife Resistance: Deer and rabbits avoid this resilient plant
• Versatility: Perfect as a specimen plant or container feature with proper drainage
Maintenance Tips
• Divide Color Guard Yucca plants every 5 to 6 years to maintain vigor.
• After blooming, remove spent flowers and stems to keep your plant looking fresh.
Planting and Care Guide
• Planting: Dig a hole three times the width and twice the depth of the root plug. Test drainage by filling the hole with water. Plant the root system an inch higher than the surrounding soil level.
• Watering: Water weekly during spring, summer, and fall (approx. 1 inch of water). During winter, water monthly if rainfall is absent.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained or dry soil for optimal health and growth.
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Enhance your garden today with Color Guard Yucca! Pre-order now at Greenwood Nursery—your trusted Online Nursery and Online Plants Nursery—and bring home this striking, low-maintenance evergreen that thrives in difficult settings. Its vivid variegated foliage and dependable nature make it a standout addition to any landscape.
Order now to create a vibrant, resilient garden that combines beauty, functionality, and effortless care!
Photos courtesy of Walter's Garden and Greenwood Nursery
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