Botanical Name: Hesperaloe parviflora
Common Name: Red yucca Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a distinctive yucca-like clump, with long narrow sword-like leaves arching and recurving to give a somewhat fountain effect Height 2' - 4' Spread equal Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun needed; avoid shaded locations Soil thrives in dry or well-draining soils Hardiness hardy (zones 10-16, 18-23): prefers warm sunny inland sites Morphology: Leaves narrow, sword-like, boat-shaped in cross-section; dark grey-green, 2'-4' long; distinctive threads along leaf margins; apex not stiff Flowers deep pink to red or coral, slender, on tall 3'-4' spikes arising from the clump; April-June (longer in coastal areas) Fruit a small capsule Propagation: seed Usage: a dramatic accent plant for its long flower display and clumping form; excellent in desert-theme or subtropical gardens; patio container plant Landscape Care: Watering very little required; thrives with an occasional deep soak Fertilizing little needed Pruning none, except to remove old flower stalks Pests/Diseases relatively free; soft-rot in heavily watered sites Special Conditions/Other flower stalks can become 6'-8' on older plants Origin: Texas and Northeast Mexico Family: Agavaceae Notes: |
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