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Genus Hesperaloe

Hesperaloe Hesperaloe parviflora Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner
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Hesperaloe contains a few species in the agave family from Texas and northern Mexico. Evergreen clumps of grassy leaves and spikes of bell-shaped flowers make these plants nice additions to a xeric bed. They often attract hummingbirds. Hesperaloe are low-maintenance, long-blooming plants.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Grassy clumps of foliage in rosette form. Bell-shaped flowers. Resembles yuccas.
 Care: Grow in full sun or part shade in well-drained rocky or sandy soil.
 Propagation: Start from seed or divide clumps in winter.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Hesperaloe

Hesperaloe parviflora Hesperaloe parviflora
(Red yucca) Be the first to rate this plant
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

A clump-forming succulent, red yucca has arching, leathery, linear foliage rising to between 2 and 3 feet tall. Dark olive-green leaves with no thorns or spines are sparsely covered with fibrous strands along the margins. Deep coral pink flowers with golden yellow throats crowd the length of the stalks that reach three feet or more. Foliage has a reddish bronze hue during winter's chill for year-round interest.