Curlyleaf Yucca

About this plant

Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' is a show-stopping evergreen perennial prized for its brilliant, sword-like leaves. Each stiff, blue-green leaf features a striking golden-yellow central stripe, creating a dazzling display of color that intensifies in full sun. This Yucca forms a neat, clumping rosette, providing year-round visual interest and structure to your garden. In late spring to early summer, mature plants send up tall, stately flower stalks reaching several feet high, adorned with creamy white, bell-shaped flowers. These blossoms add an elegant vertical element and are surprisingly fragrant, attracting nocturnal pollinators. Extremely low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, 'Color Guard' Yucca is an ideal choice for xeriscapes, rock gardens, containers, or as a bold specimen in borders. Its robust nature makes it an excellent option for gardeners seeking high impact with minimal effort.

Care & maintenance

Yucca 'Color Guard' is remarkably easy to care for. Plant in well-draining soil. It rarely requires fertilization. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming. Protect from excessive winter moisture if planted in heavy clay soils. Pruning is generally not needed, beyond removing any dead or damaged leaves at the base.