Adam's needle
Yucca filamentosa
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–96" H × 36"–48" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
NC, SC, GA, FL
Pollinators
moths, bees
A trunkless, clump-forming succulent with stiff, sword-shaped evergreen leaves edged in curling white filaments and a tall branched spike of large creamy-white bell-shaped flowers in summer. Adaptable to a wide range of soils.
In an HOA neighborhood
Adam's needle is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge.
- Leaf tips are sharp; plant away from walkways and foot traffic
Wildlife value
Host plant for yucca moth.
Tall summer flower spikes are pollinated by yucca moths and also provide nectar for bees.
Common questions
- How much sun does Adam's needle need?
- Adam's needle grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Adam's needle bloom?
- Adam's needle blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Adam's needle native?
- Adam's needle (Yucca filamentosa) is native to NC, SC, GA, FL, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What butterflies or moths does Adam's needle host?
- Adam's needle is a larval host plant for yucca moth.
- Is Adam's needle HOA-friendly?
- Adam's needle is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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