{"product_id":"color-guard-yucca","title":"Color Guard Yucca","description":"\u003ch2 data-inline-monday=\"true\" data-monday-block-content='[{\"attributes\":{\"bold\":true,\"sanitizedSize\":\"16px\"},\"insert\":\"Tough and Tolerant Ornamental Shrub\"}]' data-monday-block-type=\"1\" class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003eTough and Tolerant Ornamental Shrub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ‘Color Guard’ Yucca adds a desert flair, even in colder climates! This incredible shrub is reminiscent of a cactus, but is actually a \u003cstrong\u003ehighly tolerant, low-maintenance perennial that does well all the way to USDA Hardiness Zone 4.\u003c\/strong\u003e While this spiky plant looks like it prefers the heat, it instead remains evergreen and colorful throughout the changing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe leaves of the Color Guard are what make it stand out, with their distinctive sword-like shape. \u003c\/strong\u003eBright yellow centers are accented with vivid green borders, forming clumps of foliage that grow 2-3’ tall. They get even larger in the summer, when long flower stalks rise from the center and produce creamy white blooms, attracting pollinators near and far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Color Guard is the ideal shrub to add anywhere that needs an inspired accent. Plant in containers, use along borders and in mixed beds, or create a desert-inspired rock garden. \u003cstrong\u003eThis shrub is resistant to drought, deer, and insects and is incredibly low-maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order yours today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlant Color Guard where it will receive full to partial sunlight (between 4 and 8 hours per day). Choose a spot with well-drained soil, although sandy soil is ideal. Dig a hole 2 times the width of the pot, plant 1-2” above ground soil level, then backfill the hole with soil. Water deeply to settle, then mulch 1-2” deep around the plant.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-inline-monday=\"true\" data-monday-block-content='[{\"attributes\":{\"sanitizedSize\":\"16px\"},\"insert\":\"If planted in a container, fill with a well-drained potting media and at least one good drainage hole. Allow at least 2 feet on each side of the plant and 2-3 feet away from sidewalks or driveways\"},{\"insert\":\".\"}]' data-monday-block-type=\"1\" class=\"monday-block-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf planted in a container, fill with a well-drained potting media and at least one good drainage hole. Allow at least 2 feet on each side of the plant and 2-3 feet away from sidewalks or driveways\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly for the first year but not to the point of sogginess. Then, water occasionally especially during periods of hot, dry weather. Be careful not to overwater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Fertilization: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou can feed yuccas lightly before new growth appears in spring with a good-quality, general-purpose fertilizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":41818137919550,"sku":"21303","price":72.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/files\/color-guar-yucca-1.jpg?v=1762276744","url":"https:\/\/checkout.trees.com\/products\/color-guard-yucca","provider":"Trees.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}