Hesperaloe
( hess - per - AL - oh )
At-A-Glance InformationThis genus of flowering perennials needs full sun or light shade and requires little to moderate amounts of water. The flowers will attract hummingbirds to your garden, and even when not in bloom, the foliage is pleasing. Branching flower stems produce many flowers that are tube-shaped. Mature plants are drought-tolerant, but do look better with a soaking every few weeks during the warmer months of the year. These plants are also heat tolerant.
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Hesperaloe Species and Varietals
Hesperaloe growing zones vary depending on the species. For more information, see the descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Hesperaloe parviflora (Red Yucca) This plant grows best in zones 2b, 3, 7-16 and 18-24. It is native to Texas and New Mexico, and forms a 3-4 foot tall clump of leaves from which a 5-foot tall flower stalk sprouts. Flowers are salmon-pink and bloom from late spring through the middle of summer. Great as cut flowers; heat tolerant. This species is great as a container plant. Variety 'Brakelight' is a compact grower, getting to 2 feet tall and wide with bright red flowers. There is also a yellow-flowering variety. |
Caring for Hesperaloe
These plants do not really need to be pruned other than removing the faded flower clusters to neaten the appearance of the plant.
Propagation
Problems and Pests
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Videos
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 360, Hesperaloe
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