Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'
Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is best in Phoenix; intense western sun and reflected heat can scorch foliage.
Water: Low water once established; water deeply, then let soil dry between waterings. Container plants and new plantings need more frequent irrigation, especially during Phoenix summers.
Soil: Well-drained sandy or gravelly soil; tolerates alkaline conditions. Avoid poorly drained clay and keep the crown above standing water.
Mature size: 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, with flower stalks reaching approximately 5–6 feet; offsets can gradually widen the clump.
Bloom: Mature plants typically bloom in late spring to early summer, though flowering may not occur every year.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate.