Hesperaloe parviflora |
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Red Yucca |
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.
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
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