Southern perennial offers strong pest/disease resistance and cold-hardiness to zone 7. Enjoy extended flowering with up to 100 flowers on 12- to 14-inch stems atop lush foliage
Color Guard Yucca, fan shaped plant with green and yellow leaves
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‘Color Guard’ Yucca

Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'

Upright foliage adds architectural interest and the colorful striped foliage creamy-white on dark green adds even more! Use as an accent, in containers, mass plantings and in xeriscape.

Light Needs

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Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

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USDA Zones 4a - 10b

mature dimensions

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3–4′ high x 4′ wide
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More About ‘Color Guard’ Yucca

Bloom/Feature

Sword-shaped, striped foliage provides great architectural interest

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to -30°F to -20°F

Key Features

Deer Resistant, Easy Care, Upright Habit, Variegated Foliage, Water-wise

Flowering Season

None

Uses

Accent, Mass Planting, Rock Gardens

Water Needs

Low

Fertilize

Yearly in spring

Pruning

None Needed

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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