Red Yucca

Hesperaloe Parviflora

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Overview

The Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) is an evergreen perennial, adding year-round interest. This drought-tolerant plant features arching, narrow leaves spanning up to 4 feet and flowering stalks that can reach 5 feet tall. Hummingbird-attracting red to coral blooms appear in summer. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, with a hardiness to -20°F. Ideal for xeriscaping, it requires minimal maintenance and offers exceptional heat resistance.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 5–11Climate Arid

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — The Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) is an evergreen perennial, adding year-round interest

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — This drought-tolerant plant features arching

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — Hummingbird-attracting red to coral blooms appear in summer

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — The Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) is an evergreen perennial, adding year-round interest

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — this hardy plant is not a true yucca despite its common name.<br><br>As a landscape architect assistant

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, with a hardiness to -20°F

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it requires minimal maintenance and offers exceptional heat resistance

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones: 5–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Arid

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Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — narrow leaves spanning up to 4 feet and flowering stalks that can reach 5 feet tall

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — This drought-tolerant plant features arching

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — Hummingbird-attracting red to coral blooms appear in summer

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — The Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) is an evergreen perennial, adding year-round interest

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — this hardy plant is not a true yucca despite its common name.<br><br>As a landscape architect assistant

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, with a hardiness to -20°F

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — Ideal for xeriscaping, it requires minimal maintenance and offers exceptional heat resistance

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — Native to the Chihuahuan desert in Texas and northeastern Mexico

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — I recommend the Red Yucca for xeriscaping; it thrives with minimal maintenance

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — The plant reaches a size of about 3 to 4 feet in height and width

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — narrow leaves emanating in a rosette form up to 4 feet in length

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — Arching flower stalks rise above the foliage in summer, typically reaching heights between 4 to 6 feet

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators to the garden.<br><br>Red Yucca is drought tolerant

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — requiring infrequent watering once established

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — These stalks are adorned with tubular

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — coral-red or pink flowers

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — With low water requirements and resistance to pests and disease

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — Paired with other drought-tolerant plants

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — Red Yucca contributes to a sustainable

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — This plant is hardy in USDA Zones 5 through 11, tolerating temperatures down to 0°F

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — It performs best in full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-draining soil

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — water-wise garden landscape sure to captivate and enchant

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — succulent with pink and red blooms

Red Yucca (Hesperaloe Parviflora) — pink and red flowers in the garden

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