Giant Hesperaloe
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Also known as Giant Hesperaloe, New Mexico False Yucca, Samandoce
Erect, bold, and striking growth habits characterize this excellent, slow-growing evergreen plant. It produces stiff, narrow, green leaves that form clumps of upright growth up to six feet tall. The plant's leaf margins have white, stringy fibers that peel off as it matures. During summer, a greenish-white flower stalk shoots from the center of the plant. Its flowers are nocturnal and are pollinated by bats and hummingbirds. After blooming, its blossoms produce woody capsules with flat, black seeds. For its bold foliage, you can use it in an attractive pot along an open wall or alongside a large pool or pond. It can also be used as a streetscape shrub or in mass plantings in medians. A native of the Chihuahuan Desert in northeastern Mexico and southern Texas, it grows up to 7,500 feet in elevation.
The plant is hardy down to about five degrees Fahrenheit. Once established, it can survive without supplemental irrigation for a long period of time. Giant hesperaloe prefers well-draining and somewhat rocky soils. It thrives in full sun and enjoys plenty of reflected heat. This very low-maintenance accent plant is relatively easy to grow. Newly planted shrubs should be protected with chicken wire, as rabbits love to eat the foliage.
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Height: 6’'
Spread: 6’'
Bloom: March-May
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Origin: Southwestern U.S.
Deer Resistant: Yes
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.
