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One of the most stunning Yuccas out there. It has stunning variegated leaves and their edges change colors throughout the seasons. In midsummer, cream colored bells appear on tall stems. The Color Guard Yucca is a low maintenance plant that gives your yard a sophisticated look.
The Color Guard Yucca has a mounded growing habit similar to an agave plant. Its leaves are a creamy yellow with green edges in the spring and summer. The centers of this North American native take on a rose color in the fall. In early and midsummer tall stalks of up to four feet sprout from the center. These stalks produce cream colored bell blooms that dangle. The mature height for this plant is two to three feet with a spread of two to three feet. Uses include border planting, landscape planting, mass planting and as a focal point.
Color Guard Yucca Care
Plant in full sun to part shade, four to six hours of sun each day is optimal. Soil should be well drained. It is tolerant of all soil types and all soil pH levels. The Color Guard Yucca has average to low water needs. Be sure not to over water. Compost is recommended when planting. No pruning is needed for this plant. Deadheading is not required.
Color Guard Yucca Spacing
Spacing for the Color Guard Yucca is two to three feet, center on center. It is important to space your plant properly so its roots can develop, and it does not get overcrowded.
Color Guard Yucca Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-10 |
| Flower Color(s): n/a |
| Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Tall |
| Mature Height: 2-3 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 2-3 Feet |
| Spacing: 2-3 Feet |
| Habit: Climbing |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Resists: Deer |
| Features: Drought; Heat Tolerant |
| Scientific Name: Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' |
| Common Name: Color Guard Yucca |
| Other Name(s): Adam's Needle |
| Brand: Proven Selections |
- SKU:
- YUCCG
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.
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known 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
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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