Golden Sword weak-leaf yucca
Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry or moderate or wet soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Golden Sword' weak-leaf yucca (Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword') is a perennial for specimen plantings, rock gardens, accents, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to wet, sandy soil. It blooms from early to late summer, and butterflies, bees, and birds visit the flowers. It sits low on the menu for deer. The plant is evergreen and drought tolerant, and it grows slowly.
Pairs well with Switchgrass, Hairy aster, and Gladiator ornamental onion.