| General Description | Yucca flaccida 'Golden Sword' resembles an Agave with its narrow leaves forming a single rosette. Leaves of this cultivar are banded with gold. Bell-shaped, ivory flowers are clustered in a tall spike. |
| ID Characteristic | Long thin, strap-like leaves with an acute apex, wide, golden margins and a rich green centre. |
| Landscape | This is a very tough plant suitable for very dry areas where there is poor soil. |
| Propagation | By division of the thick roots. Seed is dependent on pollination by the Pronuba Moth. |
| Cultivation | Easily cultivated in a range of soils and conditions but is not tolerant of wet soil. Prefers sun but will survive in partial to deep shade. |
| Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | On old plants, the stem may be visible where leaves have dropped. Not true bark, pale grey. |
| Leaf Description | Long, thin, strap-shaped, acutely pointed with wide yellow margins. |
| Flower Description | Flower spike up to 2 m with ivory coloured, bell-like flowers 5 ⨉ 5 cm, clustered in a spike. |
| Fruit Description | Dehiscent, 3-celled with many ovules. Dark green in colour turning grey-brown when ripe. |
| Texture Description | Coarsely textured. |
