Hesperaloe parviflora

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Red Yucca

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • 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

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.