Variegated Adam's Needle is an extremely adaptable evergreen plant, slowly forming many-headed clumps of lax, green leaves edged with bright yellow and producing a 1.5m flower spike cascading with creamy-white bells in late summer. Although usually seen offered for sale as Yucca filamentosa 'Bright Edge' there is considerable uncertainty as to its correct name - it could be a cultivar of the closely related species Yucca flaccida, Yucca smalliana or, most likely Yucca filamentosa ssp smalliana 'Bright Edge'. But, whatever it is called, it will form a drought proof patch of bright in the arid garden or a spiky focal point in the mixed border.

• Origin: Southeast USA
• Genus: Yucca
• Species: filamentosa 'Bright Edge'
• Synonym: Yucca flaccida 'Bright Edge', Yucca filamentosa ssp smalliana 'Bright Edge'
• Common Name: Variegated Adam's Needle
• Situation: Full sun, dry, well-drained soil
• Eventual height: 40-60cm
• Eventual spread: 60-90cm
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Skill level: Easy