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Dragon Slayer Adam's Needle Yucca
Yucca 'Dragon Slayer'
Adam's Needle Yucca
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Silvery blue-green spears of foliage create a rosette up to 2 feet tall. When mature, a single thick, burgundy stalk up to 4 feet tall bears fragrant creamy white flowers in summer that attract hummingbirds and bees. Tolerates heat and low water conditions with ease but will struggle in rich or moisture retentive soil.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Adds winter interest.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Dragon Slayer Adam's Needle Yucca get?
About 2' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Dragon Slayer Adam's Needle Yucca need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Dragon Slayer Adam's Needle Yucca need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Dragon Slayer Adam's Needle Yucca grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Dragon Slayer Adam's Needle Yucca deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Dragon Slayer Adam's Needle Yucca in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Dragon Slayer Adam's Needle Yucca wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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