Also known as adam39s needle and thread this unusual architectural plant forms a low clump of evergreen sword45shaped leaves with curious fine curly filaments along the the leaf edges from late summer a truly spectacular flower spike emerges rocketing up to 2 metres in height33 the large waxy creamy coloured flowers nod elegantly and are long lasting native to coastal and hot dry parts of the south east usa yucca filamentosa copes brilliantly with drought and is superb for medit