Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge'

Yucca filamentosa ‘Bright Edge’: Golden-Edged Evergreen with Summer Flower Spires

Yucca filamentosa ‘Bright Edge’ is a bold, architectural accent that looks sharp in every season, thanks to sword-like green leaves trimmed in golden-yellow. The variegation holds its colour well through winter, keeping beds and foundation plantings looking crisp when most perennials have disappeared. In summer, sturdy flowering stalks rise above the foliage, carrying pendulous, creamy white blooms that add a soft, luminous contrast to the spiky leaves. Tough, sun-loving, and beautifully structured, it’s a standout for modern, low-fuss landscapes.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 60–90 cm (flower stalks up to 120 cm)
• Spread: 90–120 cm
• Flower Colour: Creamy white
• Flowering Period: Summer
• Foliage: Evergreen, sword-like green foliage with golden-yellow edges
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil

Uses and Benefits: Ideal for gravel gardens, sunny borders, and foundation plantings, ‘Bright Edge’ adds year-round structure and strong colour in a tidy clump. Use it as a focal point where its bold form can anchor a planting, or repeat it for a clean rhythm along a walkway or driveway edge. The summer flower spires add height without bulk and bring a brighter moment to hot, sunny areas. Once established, it handles dry conditions well, making it a smart choice for lower-maintenance landscapes.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun with excellent drainage, and avoid sites that stay wet, especially in winter. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish, then water only during prolonged drought. Mulch lightly and keep mulch away from the crown; in heavier soils, consider a gravel mulch to support drainage. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming, and tidy any winter-worn leaves in spring to keep the clump looking fresh.

History: Yucca filamentosa, often called Adam’s Needle, has long been valued for its toughness and sculptural form. ‘Bright Edge’ builds on that reliability with golden-edged foliage that stays bright and defined through the seasons, plus the classic summer display of creamy, bell-shaped flowers.

Final Thoughts: For a sun-loving plant that looks intentional year-round, ‘Bright Edge’ delivers crisp variegation, strong structure, and a summer bloom spike that adds a clean vertical finish.