Red Yucca

 

Hesperaloe parviflora (Torr.) Coult.

 

Agavaceae

 

This plant is an oval mass of leaves with an erect flower spike. It grows to a height of 2-4 ft. with a spread of 2-3 ft. This plant produces a 4-6 ft. flower spike that has blooms all the way up it. The flowers have a funnel to egg shape appearance with a 1 in. diameter and 1 in. length. Fruit does not develop except for in the Southwest. This plants most distinguishing characteristic is it’s foliage and flower spike.

It is propagated by seed and division. It is available to the consumer in container stock.

 

This shrub is hardy all the way to zone 7 and does great in dry locations.

 

This plant has no pest or disease.

 

When planting, make sure the location drains well and is not shady. The plant does well in hot and dry locations so do not over water.

 

Cultivars:

            ‘Kingfisher’-yellow flowered.