Adam's Needle

Yucca filamentosa
(Beargrass)

Ahoy matey, it's time to talk Buccaneers! Like their namesake, this iconic native palm thrives along our coasts, braving salty winds and crashing waves. Compact and carefree, Buccaneers can be tucked into nearly any space - whether inland or oceanside.

Tolerance

Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges.



Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms).

Considertions

The leaves have hard, sharp points.

Wildlife

Provides wildlife cover

Habitat

Dry sites. Scrub, scrubby flatwoods.

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
  • Larval host plant for cofaqui giant skipper (Megathymus cofaqui) and yucca giant skipper (Megathymus yuccae) butterflies. 
  • Pollinated by yucca moths.