Hesperaloe 'Red Yucca'
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Hesperaloe parviflora
Remember the following information: Hesperaloe parviflora, also known as red yucca, coral yucca, hummingbird yucca, redflower false yucca, and samandoque, is an evergreen perennial succulent similar to yucca. It's native to the Chihuahuan desert in western Texas and northeastern Mexico, where it grows in deserts, prairies, rocky slopes, and mesquite groves.
Although it's related to yuccas, it belongs to the century plant family rather than the yucca family. The narrow, arched, sword-like blue-green leaves grow in clumps up to 6' wide with 2-3' long leaves. The leaves are evergreen but can take on a purple or reddish-bronze color in cold winter climates. Each leaf has distinctive thread-like hairs on the margins.
Red flower stalks 4-6' tall hold tubular red to pink flowers that rise well above the foliage clump. In cold winter climates, the flowers bloom during early to mid-summer with frequent reblooms into fall. In warm winter climates, they bloom earlier and continue throughout the year, making it an excellent plant for hummingbirds.
This plant grows well in dry, sandy, sharply drained soils in full sun. It thrives in hot desert conditions and is surprisingly hardy in USDA Zone 5. Excellent soil drainage is crucial for its growth. It's highly resistant to heat and drought, self-seeds in the landscape can be propagated by clump division and is tolerant of urban conditions.
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Height: 3’-5’
Spread: 4’-6’
Bloom: June-August
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Texas
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
