Full sun is essential (6-8 hours daily) for strong growth and flowering.

Zones 4–10; it is exceptionally cold-hardy and heat-tolerant. Maintenance & Pruning

Adam’s Needle ( Yucca filamentosa ) is an indestructible, evergreen succulent native to the Southeastern U.S., famous for its sword-like leaves with curly, thread-like filaments. It is a quintessential low-maintenance plant, thriving in tough conditions like drought, heat, and poor sandy soil. Quick Care Summary

Cut spent flower spikes down to the base in late summer to keep the plant tidy.

Standard and specialty varieties are available at retailers like NatureHills.com and McKay Nursery .

Must be extremely well-draining; gritty, sandy, or rocky soils are ideal.

The plant is toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Purchasing Options

Generally resistant, but can be affected by yucca weevils (which eat the roots), scale, or mealybugs.