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Genus: Yucca Species: filamentosa Common Name: Adam's Needle Family: Agavaceae Order: Asparagales Native: Southeastern United States Habit: Shrub Height: 3 to 6 feet Width: 2 to 5 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Creamy white Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 5-10 Note: This stemless shrub is suitable for borders, as a specimen, or in backgrounds in dry areas. It's flowers attract butterflies. Adam's Needle does not have any serious pest problems. Prefers sunny, fairly dry, well-drained, sandy-loam soil.