How to Grow Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge' Plants in your Garden

Yucca filamentosa Bright Edge is an evergreen shrub that is commonly known as Adam's Needle. You may also see this plant referred to as Spanish Bayonet or simply as a Yucca plant.

The specification of 'Bright edge' has yellow-edged foliage that holds its color through winter.

Yucca filamentosa belongs to the Asparagaceae family and grows best in zones 5 to 9 (tolerant to -35°C (-30°F)). Thus, these plants are hardy enough to survive cold temperatures as well as drought weather.

They can grow to be 90 cm (3 feet) tall with a 120 cm (4 foot) spread, which means they will need a little space in the garden to thrive. They carry long sword shaped evergreen leaves that can reach about 75 cm (30 inches) in length.

Needle palm 'Bright Edge'
Yucca filamentosa - Bright Edge growing in California photograph by brewbooks.

Plants bloom in the summer, between June and July in their native areas. Flowering stocks emerge during these months and provide beautiful creamy white blooms.

They are extremely versatile plants. Yuccas thrive in dry climates and gardens that receive full sun.

They can be planted in a garden to add height as well as bring in green colors with their sword-shaped leaves.

People love these plants because they are low maintenance and require very little water.

This makes yucca's an excellent addition to xeriscaping for dry climates such as Nevada and Arizona.

Gardener's HQ Guide to Growing Needle Palm

Yucca filamentosa Bright Edge tolerates many types of soil. Yucca's prefer dry and well-drained soil but can survive in a salty environment such as beaches or road salt run off areas.

These plants are also easily propagated so you can grow many from just one plant.

In the summer, between June and July, you can expect to see your Yucca filamentosa bloom. Flowering stocks emerge during these months and provide beautiful creamy white blooms.

This plant is truly eye catching and a great addition to a dry garden.

Yucca filamentosa Bright Edge Growing and Care Guide

Scientific Name: Yucca filamentosa Bright Edge
Common Name: Needle palm 'Bright Edge'
Growing Zone: USA: 4 to 9; UK H7.
Life Cycle / Plant Type: Perennial, Succulents and Cacti

Plant Details

Plant Height (Inches): 24 to 36
Plant Spread (Inches): 36 to 72
Time of Bloom: Mid to late summer
Flower Details: White
Leaf Foliage: Green, Variegated, Yellow
Fruit:
Growth Form: Rounded

Ideal Growing Conditions

Best Light Conditions: Full sunlight
Rate of Growth: Grows slowly
Suitable Soil Types: Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Moisture: Dry to Moist (Medium Moisture best)

Caring Conditions

Care:
Level of Maintenance: Low
Propagation: Bud cuttings(treat as softwood cuttings) or stem cuttings (treat as hardwood cuttings) or Root cuttings or Division of clumps
How to Prune: Pruning not usually required
Pests: aphids and snails
Diseases: Leaf spot

Further Information

Can Attract:
Tolerant of: Drought
Best Garden Use: Border, Container Garden, In the control of erosion, Foundation Plant, Ground cover, En masse, Rock garden, Seashore, Specimen
Family: Asparagaceae
Closely Related Species: Asparagus family.

Miscellaneous: Entices birdlife to the garden, Attractive foliage, North American native, Attracts butterflies, Attractive flowers / blooms
Genus Detail: Yucca Plant
Further Reading and References: RHS Yucca Bright Edge and Gulf Coast Research: Yucca filamentosa Bright Edge

I hope that you enjoyed this guide on Yucca filamentosa Bright Edge. You may also enjoy the following growing guides on the Color Guard variety and on Yucca elephantipes.