Hesperaloe parviflora

Red Hesperaloe

This evergreen clumping plant has narrow curving strap-like leaves. Needs a five-foot area to grow and will multiply.

Hardy to 10F.

Moderate to none. Irrigate if less than 10 inches of rain. Extra water as plant establishes will speed development.

Full or reflected sun.

Tolerant of many soils.

None except for removing bloom stalks. Don't remove bloom stalks too soon as stalk will produce blooms more than once.

Slow to develop. Small plants are sometimes eaten by rodents and need protection until they gain some size. Javelina like the roots.

Salmon pink blooms on several bloom stalks beginning in April and last through August or September.

Good road median plant as it will accept the abuse from traffic. Dry areas, rock gardens and containers. Combines well with palms and yuccas.

Native to Texas and Mexico. Member of the Agavaceae family

'Yellow' has yellow flowers and is slightly smaller.

Native, Desert Grassland, Desert, Desert Transitional, Bird, Tropical, Subtropical.