Yucca Plant Profile

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Yucca filamentosa is a tough plant that is native to the central and eastern United States. It is hardy to USDA zones 5-10. It is commonly known as Adam’s Needle, Needle Palm, or simple Yucca. • • In early summer, this broadleaf evergreen shrub puts up a tall flower spike that is striking and also a pollinator magnet. For fun, after the blossoms drop, I like to spray paint the remaining spike in a bright tropical color and leave it up for the rest of the summer. • • Though it looks like a hot desert plant, it has no problem withstanding ice and snow. • • There is the straight green species as well as several variegated forms available at local garden centers. The most popular of the variegated cultivars is ‘Color Guard’. • • Yucca is easy to grow from rhizome divisions. Just dig up a section, cut it into 3-inch sections, and plant them. I also find it fairly easy to divide the clumps and replant them in new locations. • • Yucca prefer full sun and well-draining soil. They need no fertilizing or extra watering. • • They are rabbit- and deer-resistant. They are a great choice for along street edges as they are also salt spray- and pollution-resistant. • • Yucca - You Can Grow That! • • The video was produced by Washington Gardener Magazine. • • Visuals by Khloe Quill • Audio by Kathy Jentz • • • • ➤ If you enjoy this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to our Youtube channel (thank you!) • • ➤Remember to TURN ON notifications to know when our new videos are out • • ➤ FIND Washington Gardener Magazine ONLINE • • ~ WashingtonGardener.blogspot.com • • ~ / wdcgardener • • ~ / wdcgardener • • ~ Facebook.com/WashingtonGardenerMagazine • • ~ Podcast: GardenDC

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