Adam's Needle -

Zones 4–10; it is exceptionally cold-hardy and heat-tolerant. Maintenance & Pruning

You can find various cultivars like the variegated or 'Golden Sword' at several nurseries: adam's needle

Wear sturdy gloves to remove dead or winter-burned leaves in early spring by cutting them close to the base. Generally resistant, but can be affected by yucca

Standard and specialty varieties are available at retailers like NatureHills.com and McKay Nursery . Quick Care Summary Minimal; water weekly during the

Generally resistant, but can be affected by yucca weevils (which eat the roots), scale, or mealybugs.

Adam’s Needle ( Yucca filamentosa ) is an indestructible, evergreen succulent native to the Southeastern U.S., famous for its sword-like leaves with curly, thread-like filaments. It is a quintessential low-maintenance plant, thriving in tough conditions like drought, heat, and poor sandy soil. Quick Care Summary

Minimal; water weekly during the first year, then only during extreme droughts.