Adam's Needle (Yucca Filamentosa) is a perennial shrub in the Asparagaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Yucca filamentosa is a perennial, broadleaf evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States, known for its rosette of rigid, sword-shaped, spine-tipped leaves edged with curly filaments and tall flower spikes with bell-shaped white flowers.

Adam's Needle

Adam's Needle

Yucca Filamentosa

Yucca filamentosa is a perennial, broadleaf evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States, known for its rosette of rigid, sword-shaped, spine-tipped leaves edged with curly filaments and tall flower spikes with bell-shaped white flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
drought-tolerant
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
⚠️
Not Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, erosion control, drought-tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Adam's Needle

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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asparagaceae
Genus:Yucca