Adam's needle

Plant Type

Shrub (less than 10 ft)

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

3-8 ft. tall
3-5 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Deer, Drought, Salt Exposure

Inolerant of

Poorly Drained Soil

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Propagation Notes

Seeds germinate at 60-70 degrees. Offset growths can be divided from the main plant.

Plant Planting Notes

Does best in well drained soil with neutral pH. Provide up to 5 ft spacing.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Host plant for butterfly larvae, Nectar source for hummingbirds

Leaves

Leaves rosulate, lanceolate with entire margins; 6 inches or longer.

Flowers

Large white, showy bell-shaped flowers on tall panicles.

Fruit

Capsule that matures from green to brown/copper.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

Edibility

Yucca root and flowers are edible.

USDA Hardiness Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Light Exposure

Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture

Dry, Medium

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Dunes, roadsides, disturbed areas, forests, and woodlands.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Common throughout South Carolina.