Evergreen Perennial, Shrub
Strappy, variegated foliage of Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' looks great year-round and is a great way to add structure to a sunny spot. Panicles of ivory blooms in summer attract hummingbirds. Drought tolerant.
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Water Needs:
Average, Drought-tolerant, Low
Soil:
Adaptable
Size: 24 - 36 tall x 24 - 36 wide
Shape / Form:
Strappy
Foliage Texture:
Bold, Medium
Foliage Quality:
Rigid / Stiff
Features: Attractive Foliage, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Yellow / Gold, Variegated
Leaf Shape:
Strappy
Flower Color:
Ivory / Cream
Bloom Season:
Summer
Flower Shape:
Panicle
Landscape Uses:
Banks and Slopes, Groundcover, Hell Strip, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant, Low Water / No Water, Reflected Heat
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
continuity creator, mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior:
Reverting Growth
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Maintenance Level:
low
Focus:
Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Focus:
Color Theme, Mixed Border
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone:
8, 9
Focus:
Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Shade, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Focus:
Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone:
7, 8
Focus:
Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Saving Water
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone:
5, 6, 7
Focus:
Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Focus:
Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
8
Focus:
Curb Appeal, Efficient Use of Space, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Privacy and Screening, Saving Water, Small Space, Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
7, 8
Focus:
Curb Appeal, Efficient Use of Space, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Privacy and Screening, Saving Water, Small Space, Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
7, 8
Focus:
Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Saving Water, Small Space
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone:
7, 8
Focus:
Color Theme, Mixed Border, Privacy and Screening, Saving Water, Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Filtered Sun, Full Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Focus:
Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Focus:
Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water
Exposure:
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone:
7, 8, 9