{"product_id":"yucca-filamentosa-color-guard-color-guard-yucca","title":"Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard' (Color Guard Yucca)","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYucca filamentosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Color Guard'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e'Color Guard' Yucca is a bold, architectural perennial prized for its dramatic variegated foliage and exceptional toughness. Slightly arching, sword-shaped leaves feature broad creamy-yellow to ivory centers bordered by rich dark green, creating striking color and texture year-round. Its structured form makes it an excellent focal point in landscapes that need strong contrast and year-round interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn midsummer, mature plants send up impressive flower stalks topped with clusters of fragrant, snow-white, bell-shaped blooms. Beautiful yet remarkably resilient, 'Color Guard' tolerates heat, drought, wind, humidity, and challenging growing conditions once established. Use it as a specimen, mass planting, border accent, or dramatic addition to water-wise and rock gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 4 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright Rosette, Clumping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream \u0026amp; Green Variegated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-Round Variegation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy centers and dark green margins provide beautiful color even when the plant isn't blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShowy Summer Flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall spikes of fragrant white blooms create a spectacular midsummer display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely Tough:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates heat, drought, wind, humidity, and challenging landscape conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough, sword-like foliage is generally avoided by browsing animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural Accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its bold form is perfect for borders, rock gardens, containers, mass plantings, and waterwise landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhether planted as a dramatic focal point or repeated throughout a low-maintenance landscape, \u003cstrong\u003e'Color Guard' Yucca\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers bold structure, beautiful variegation, and impressive durability throughout the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eColor Guard Yucca Basic Care: Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season while the root system becomes established. Once established, \u003cstrong\u003e'Color Guard' is highly drought-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e and typically needs supplemental water only during prolonged dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e for the strongest growth, best flowering, and brightest foliage coloration. It can tolerate some light shade, though growth may be less vigorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\/Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers \u003cstrong\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/strong\u003e and performs especially well in sandy, gravelly, or relatively lean soils. Avoid consistently wet or poorly drained locations, particularly during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\/Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones 4–10\u003c\/strong\u003e and tolerant of both summer heat and cold winter conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires very little fertilizer. If desired, apply a light amount of balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring. Avoid excessive feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stalks after blooming and trim away old or damaged foliage near the base as needed. Wear gloves when working around the stiff, pointed leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a location with plenty of sunlight and excellent drainage for the best performance. Once established, \u003cstrong\u003e'Color Guard' Yucca\u003c\/strong\u003e requires very little attention and is an excellent choice for xeriscapes, rock gardens, erosion control, borders, and other hot, dry areas where lower-maintenance plants are preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Magic Valley Gardens","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Growers Pot","offer_id":48628959805658,"sku":"PRN.1#ClrGrdYcca","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3246\/0132\/files\/Yucca-ColorGuard-in-September-EZ_35a7b629-0962-476b-a108-3c4124ad2d67.webp?v=1789746022","url":"https:\/\/www.magicvalleygardens.com\/products\/yucca-filamentosa-color-guard-color-guard-yucca","provider":"Magic Valley Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}