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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Yucca filamentosa
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Adam's Needle
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Agavaceae
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3
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evergreen shrub/ground cover
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Low evergreen shrub, erect and spreading leaves, stems remain at ground level.
ADAPTABILITY:
Adaptable to most soils as long as not excessively wet.
FUNCTIONS:
Screening or massing- good for areas with paving.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Removal of dead leaves and flower stalks. Sharp-pointed leaves are hazardous
to children.
NATIVE RANGE:
Southeastern United States
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 5a-9 .
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
Several cultivars have a yellow or white leaf edge.
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