Yucca, Color Guard #3
Yucca, Color Guard
Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'
Height: Typically 2–3 feet tall (flower stalks can reach 4–5 feet)
Spread: Approximately 2–3 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 2–3 feet apart for a full, tidy look
Growth Rate: Moderate
Evergreen
Description
Yucca Color Guard is a gorgeous, structural standout that brings bold texture and year-round interest to the landscape. Its stiff, sword-like leaves form a symmetrical rosette with creamy yellow centers and green margins that stay vibrant through every season. In winter, the yellow intensifies, adding a refreshing splash of brightness to cold-weather landscapes. By mid-summer, tall flower spikes rise above the foliage bearing clusters of bell-shaped, creamy white blooms—stunning against the plant’s architectural base. This evergreen perennial is both beautiful and satisfying, perfect for modern designs, rock gardens, borders, or as a strong statement in mixed beds.
General Care
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun
- Watering: Water regularly after planting to establish a deep root system; once established, needs minimal watering except in extended dry periods
- Mulching: Apply a light mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks and any dead or damaged leaves as needed
With its year-round color, bold form, and stunning floral display, Yucca Color Guard is one of the finest low-maintenance options for adding structure, texture, and a polished splash of color to the landscape.