Adam's Needle Yucca
Yucca filamentosa
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Adam's Needle Yucca highlights at a glance!
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Plant Class
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Botanical Name
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Brand
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Growing Zones4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Growth RateSlow
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Mature Height
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Mature Width
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Leaf Color
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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NativeYes
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer
Characteristics
Where To Plant
When To Prune
- Early Spring
Water & Moisture Needs
- Low
Sunlight Needs
Soil Needs
- Widely Adaptable
Growing Zones 4-10
Sculptural Flowering Evergreen Adam's Needle Yucca
To add a tremendous amount of excitement to your landscape, try an easy-care Adam's Needle Yucca (Yucca filamentosa). These native succulents are hardy across most of the United States. You'll love the look of the handsome, lance-shaped leaves all year long. They'll grow in a sophisticated rosette and act as a showy standout no matter where you place them.
Perfect for novice and experienced gardeners alike, this shrub can develop a tall, thick flowering stem in summer. These dramatic accents are usually between 4 and 5 feet, but some years, you may see a spike that reaches 6 feet or more! The creamy white, bell-shaped flowers can last for a month. Butterflies and hummingbirds love these white bells. The flower spikes do not appear until the plants are five years old.
Adam's Needle Yuccas are just as rugged as they look. They are heat-tolerant, cold-hardy, drought-tolerant, and disease and insect-resistant. The plants have thick roots to store water, so they need little attention when it comes to watering. Try these handsome architectural foliage plants in dry, sunny borders. Once established, these are carefree perennials that may live for 60 or more years. Even if your yard is cold, wet, and exposed, you can grow them as container plants.
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Key Features
- Native evergreen shrub stays green all winter
- Grows towering white flower spikes
- Cold-hardy
- Pest-resistant
- Drought-tolerant
- Salt-tolerant
- Hummingbird magnet
- Rugged good looks
- Long-lived, water-wise
Landscaping Uses
Place Yucca as a specimen plant for hot, dry areas in your yard. Especially noteworthy in cold winter zones, this plant definitely draws the eye. Add to Xeriscape, water-wise garden beds anywhere you have plenty of sun and well-drained soil.
- A magnificent partner with boulders and rocks of all shapes and sizes in sunny rock gardens
- Pair with other Succulents and Agave in Zones 7 - 10
- In colder zones, combine with groundcover Sedum, Gaillardia, and other Prairie plants
- Use several in the narrow strip between the street and the sidewalk for high impact
- Repeat Yucca in mixed perennial or shrub borders as a unique and memorable edging plant
- Pair with Rose of Sharon, Crape Myrtle, Potentilla or Spirea for contrast
- Place near rustic or contemporary garden art or driftwood for a low-maintenance focal point
- Combine with Juniper groundcover for a durable, no-care display
- Grow as an incredible specimen in a big container near entrances or patio areas
Care & Maintenance
Plant them in full sun and give them well-drained soil. They won't require supplemental water after the first year in your landscape. Read in-depth about Yucca care and landscaping uses here.
- Planting Time: Plant during moderate weather for best establishment.
- Sun Requirements: Full sun for the strongest growth and bloom.
- Soil Requirements: Requires well-drained soil. Tolerates heat, salt, and poor soils.
- Moisture Needs: Thick roots store water; minimal watering once established.
- Pruning: In summer, after the flower spike finishes blooming, cut the flower stalk back all the way into the main body of the plant.
- Spring Cleanup: In spring, you may see some winter burn on leaves. Wear gloves, grasp the leaf tip, and cut it deep into the rosette. Remove all damaged leaves, and all new, fresh green leaves will soon emerge from the crown of the plant.
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FAQs
How tall do the flower spikes get?
Flower spikes usually reach 4 to 5 feet tall, and occasionally up to 6 feet or more.
Does Adam's Needle Yucca need a lot of maintenance?
Very little. It is drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, and long-lived, with only seasonal cleanup needed.
Does it stay evergreen?
Yes. Adam's Needle Yucca is an evergreen shrub that stays green all year.
Do the flowers attract pollinators?
Yes. Butterflies and hummingbirds love the white, bell-shaped blooms.
Can Yucca be grown in containers?
Yes. It handles cold, wet, and exposed conditions very well and adapts nicely to container life.
