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Adams Needle Yucca

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$54.99
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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 2 Feet
  • Mature Spread 2 Feet
  • Growing Zones 4 - 10

Modern gardens demand a modern plant. Excalibur Yucca is a new variation on the traditional Adam’s Needle Yucca. Excalibur is slightly smaller in size with a more uniform ball shape. The gorgeous, dense leaves are a deep blue-green and have curly white filament growths that help to give the overall look of the plant a lightness. Make no mistake, the leaves are spiny and maybe on the dangerous side. Maybe that’s why it's so attractive? It is also attractive to butterflies and to hummingbirds when in full bloom. The plant is very similar to an agave plant and actually in the same plant family.

Yucca filamentosa is the quintessential no maintenance plant. It needs no fertilizing. Prefers a very dry site that has good drainage year round. Especially in the colder ends of the hardiness zone. Anyone from zone 4-10 can enjoy growing this southeastern American native. The giant flowers bloom in the summer and are quite long lasting. The ideal situation for Excalibur is as a single specimen. With a little imagination and the right sight, 3 or 5 of theses yuccas planted together would be very dramatic. Excalibur Yucca lends itself to more modern garden spaces and is a good accent to ornamental grasses. 

Adams Needle Yucca Care

Watering is only needed if the spring or summer is extremely hot and/or dry. The large fleshy leaves act as storage for most of the moisture this plant needs. Fertilizer is rarely needed for Yucca plants. The soil they prefer is on the lean side, in both fertility and texture. This plant honestly likes the rockiest and sandiest soil you can give it.

The best part of Yucca filamentosa is that there is no pruning or annual clean up required. The only maintenance is to remove the bloom stem after it has died back. Gardeners in the colder hardiness zones will need to make sure that the soil is very well drained and maybe mulch around the outside of the plant to insulate from the snow. Mulch needs to be kept out of the crown of this plant to prevent rotting during the cold months.

Adams Needle Yucca Spacing 

Even Though this variety of Yucca is smaller, it still has a large spread of 3-4 feet. When planting with other plants in a garden bed give all plants a space of 3-4 feet. If other perennials are placed too close to Yucca, you will have to be very careful cutting them back. Leaving enough room to maneuver around the spiny leaves is very important.

Adams Needle Yucca Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 10
Plant Type: Succulents
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 2 Feet
Mature Spread: 3 - 4 Feet
Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: Early To Midsummer
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Blue, Green
Foliage Description: Bluish Tint
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance, Native to North America, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer
Brand:
Common Name: Adams Needle Yucca
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: YUCCA FILAMENTOSA `EXCALIBUR`
SKU:
1231007928-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

3 Reviews - Adams Needle Yucca Show Reviews

  • 5
    Adams needle...

    Posted by Carol McGuire on May 06, 2023

    Arrived extremely well packed and in great condition. The plants are strong and healthy. They were a lot larger than expected even and already producing new shoots. SAFE TO SAY I WILL ORDER FROM THIS COMPANY AGAIN!

  • 5
    Yucca...

    Posted by John Baber on May 05, 2023

    The plants arrived looking great. Planted that same day and they are looking wonderful.

  • 5
    Superior...

    Posted by THOMAS MAHONEY on Aug 21, 2022

    Beautiful healthy Yucca plants potted nicely and easy to plant after arrival!