Yucca filamentosa – Adam’s Needle is a hardy, evergreen native perennial known for its bold, sword-like leaves and striking tall flower spikes. This drought-tolerant, deer-resistant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscapes, rock gardens, and dry landscapes. In early to mid-summer, Adam’s Needle produces stunning, creamy white bell-shaped flowers on tall stalks, adding a dramatic vertical element to the garden. Its low-maintenance and resilient nature make it ideal for coastal gardens, erosion control, and wildlife-friendly plantings.

Why Choose Yucca filamentosa – Adam’s Needle?

• Striking Architectural Form: Adds texture and structure with its bold, sword-like foliage.
• Drought-Tolerant & Deer-Resistant: Thrives in dry, sandy, and poor soils with minimal care.
• Pollinator-Friendly Blooms: Produces dramatic white flower spikes that attract bees and butterflies.

Cultivating Tips:

• Best grown in full sun for strong flowering and compact growth.
• Prefers well-drained, sandy, or rocky soils; avoid wet or heavy clay conditions.
• Remove spent flower stalks in late summer and trim damaged leaves as needed.

Design Ideas for Your Garden:

Yucca filamentosa is perfect for rock gardens, dry borders, and modern landscapes. Its dramatic spiky foliage and tall flower stalks pair beautifully with ornamental grasses, sedum, and echinacea. Use it in mass plantings for a desert-like aesthetic or as a striking focal point in a drought-tolerant garden.

Ecological Benefits:

As a native perennial, Adam’s Needle supports pollinators such as bees and moths, including the yucca moth, which relies on the plant for reproduction. Its deep root system helps prevent erosion, making it an excellent choice for stabilizing slopes and sandy soils.