Adam’s Needle

(Yucca flaccida)

Adam’s Needle (Yucca flaccida)

Krzysztof Golik

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Estimated Native Range

Summary

Yucca flaccida, commonly known as Adam’s Needle, is an evergreen perennial succulent native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in sandy soils of coastal plains and open woodlands. It typically grows to 55 cm (22 in) tall and 150 cm (59 in) wide, forming a basal rosette of sharply pointed, swordlike leaves that can reach up to 55 cm (22 in) in length. During the summer, it produces striking 150 cm (59 in) long panicles of bell-shaped, creamy white flowers that rise above the foliage, adding a dramatic vertical element to the garden. The flowers are particularly showy and attract a variety of pollinators.

Adam’s Needle is appreciated for its architectural form and low maintenance requirements, making it a popular choice for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and as a focal point in drought-tolerant landscapes. It is also used in coastal areas due to its tolerance of salt and wind. The cultivars ’Golden Sword’ and ’Ivory’ are notable for their variegated foliage and have received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, and once established, it has very low water needs. It is generally free from serious pests and diseases but can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type: Shrub, Succulent
Height: 1-2 feet
Width: 2-4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Cream, White
Flowering Season: Summer
Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Very Low, Low
Drainage: Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Erosion Control, Fire Resistant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Sandy soils of coastal plains and open woodlands

Other Names

Common Names: Weak-Leaf Yucca , Weak-Leaved Yucca , Adam’s-Needle , Schlaffe Palmlilie , Yucca À Feuilles Molles , Krullhårig Palmlilja

Scientific Names: Yucca flaccida , Yucca louisianensis , Yucca smalliana , Yucca filamentosa var. smalliana , Yucca flaccida var. glaucescens , Yucca freemanii , Yucca filamentosa subsp. concava , Yucca concava , Yucca glaucescens , Yucca filamentosa var. concava

GBIF Accepted Name: Yucca flaccida Haw.