Adam's needle (Yucca filamentosa)
Adam's needle, also known as Spoon-Leaf Yucca, Silkgrass, Adam's-Needle, Spoonleaf Yucca, Spanish Dagger, Beargrass, Bear-grass, Needle-palm, Spanish bayonet
Adam's needle (Yucca filamentosa) is a compact evergreen shrub highly appreciated by horticulturalists and landscapers worldwide. Yucca filamentosa takes the spotlight in almost every garden due to its stunning looks. It is easily recognized by its large clusters of gentle white flowers, which are in sharp contrast to the green rosettes of sword-shaped leaves.
Key Facts About Adam's needle
Attributes of Adam's needle
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
20 cm to 3 m
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Leaf Color
Green Yellow Blue Gray Variegated
Flower Size
4 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
White Cream
Scientific Classification of Adam's needle
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagales
Family
Asparagus
Genus
Yuccas
Species
Adam's needle