Golden Sword Yucca

Golden sword yucca is a southeastern native plant with long, flexible evergreen leaves. Each leaf has yellow stripes, making it eye-catching when not in bloom. In mid-summer it sends up branched spikes of pendulous white flowers. It is found in coastal conditions in nature.

Golden Sword Yucca

Golden sword yucca is a southeastern native plant with long, flexible evergreen leaves. Each leaf has yellow stripes, making it eye-catching when not in bloom. In mid-summer it sends up branched spikes of pendulous white flowers. It is found in coastal conditions in nature.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword'

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Pronunciation

YUK-uh FIL-ah-men-TO-sa

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Mature Height

2 to 3 ft.

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Mature Spread

2 to 4 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

white

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Bloom time

summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

native eastern north America

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 5-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 6,000 ft.

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