Hesperaloe parviflora |
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Red Yucca |
Description
Spectacular accent for desert gardens. Tolerates drought, full sun, reflected heat, poor soils & cold to at least 0 degrees F. Rosettes of leaves to about 3'-4' tall x 6' wide. Red flower stalks emerge in spring and remain on plant till end of summer. Evergreen. Will spread to form crowded grasslike clump. Flowers pink to nearly red. Native to TX and Mexico. Drought resistant but will appear better and bloom longer with added moisture. Very frost tolerant. Leaves grey-green. Soil tolerant.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Grass, Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.