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| Adams Needle, Yucca |
Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Adams Needle occurs in much of the eastern third of the US, and when you see it, you know you are in a pretty dry place. A member of the Agave family, it thrives in full sun and dry, very well drained soil. Adams Needle forms 2 1/2' evergreen clumps of sword-like, radiating, glaucous leaves that have thread-like fibers along their edges. In mid to late summer, large, showy, cream white flowers appear on 8' tall flower stalks.;Adams Needle is not for the timid gardener! Not only is it bold and strong in texture, it is also a strong grower. Plant it where you want it because it is tough to kill. It would be very effective as a focal point, in groups, in an island planting, or in a rock garden where it is sunny and dry. It is also very urban tolerant and could be useful in blazing hot parking lot beds.;Good companions would be butterfly weed, aster Snow Flurry, Conradina, and Muhly grass. Cat# 1518
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Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens
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Available: Currently
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