Adams Needle Yucca

Yucca filamentosa, Asparagaceae

Zones

4–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Honey MesquiteProsopis glandulosa

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Beaked YuccaYucca rostrata

Pollinator Sharing

Fourwing SaltbushAtriplex canescens

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

White SageSalvia apiana

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

JojobaSimmondsia chinensis

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Purple ConeflowerEchinacea purpurea

Yucca's extensive root system and allelopathic leaf compounds can inhibit nearby herbaceous plants

Uses

Functions

FiberFood

Edible Parts

FlowersFruit

Common Questions

What zones does Adams Needle Yucca grow in?

Adams Needle Yucca grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Adams Needle Yucca?

Good companions for Adams Needle Yucca include Honey Mesquite, Beaked Yucca, Fourwing Saltbush, White Sage, Jojoba.

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