Mature Height/Spread: These very hardy plants form a low cluster of stiff, pointed leaves, 2½ feet long and 1 inch wide. The leaves have long, loose fibers at the edges. The stems of the leaves do not rise above ground level. During the growing season, a long stalk will grow up to 6 feet and produce a large number of white, bell-shaped, lightly fragrant flowers.

Landscape Use: See Spanish bayonet.

Cultivation: Provide a sunny location with a well-drained soil.

Problems: See Spanish bayonet.

Cultivars and Varieties: ‘Bright Edge’ has leaves edged in yellow. ‘Concava Variegata’ has cream-edged leaves tinted pink in cold weather. ‘Garland Gold’ has leaves with a gold center stripe. ‘Ivory Tower’ has out-facing rather than drooping flowers.