Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) | Drought-Tolerant Perennial

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Red Yucca

Hesperaloe parvifolia

A drought-tolerant, spineless succulent with tall spikes of rosy-pink, hummingbird-attracting flowers, blooming from late spring through summer.

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Hesperaloe parviflora, commonly known as Red Yucca, is a striking, evergreen perennial prized for its tall spikes of rosy-pink, tubular flowers and its fountain-like clumps of narrow, leathery, gray-green leaves edged with curling white fibers . Native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and northeastern Mexico, this drought-tolerant succulent forms a dense, spineless rosette that provides bold, architectural interest in the landscape . From late spring through summer, and often into fall, it produces branching stalks bearing an abundance of bell-shaped, hummingbird-attracting flowers in deep rose-pink to coral-red, opening sequentially from the bottom up . Exceptionally heat and cold tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant, and low-maintenance, it is an outstanding choice for xeriscape gardens, rock gardens, desert landscapes, mass plantings, and large containers .

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Light: Full sun .

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Foliage & Flowers: Narrow, leathery, gray-green leaves (to 4 ft long) with white fibrous margins, forming a clumping rosette; tall branching stalks (4-6 ft) with bell-shaped, tubular, rosy-pink to coral-red flowers, blooming from late spring through summer into fall; spineless .
Mature Height: 3-4 ft (foliage); 4-6 ft (flower stalks) .
Mature Spread: 3-5 ft (clumping) .
Growth Rate: Moderate .
Hardiness Zones: USDA 5-11 ; Sunset 2B, 3, 7-16, 18-24 .
Core Benefits: Spectacular long-blooming pink-red flowers, extremely drought and heat tolerant, cold hardy (USDA 5), spineless, attracts hummingbirds, deer and rabbit resistant.
Best Uses: Xeriscape gardens, rock gardens, desert landscapes, mass plantings, borders, containers, coastal gardens.

Faqs

Q: How long does Red Yucca bloom?
A: It has a very long bloom season, typically from late spring through summer and often into fall (May to October), with flowers opening sequentially on tall stalks .

Q: Does Red Yucca have spines?
A: No, unlike true yuccas and agaves, Red Yucca is spineless, making it a safe choice for planting near walkways, patios, and other high-traffic areas .

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: Yes, once established, it is extremely drought and heat tolerant. It thrives in lean, well-drained soils and requires little to no supplemental water after the first year .

Q: How cold hardy is it?
A: It is reliably hardy in USDA zones 5-11, tolerating winter temperatures as low as 0°F (-18°C). Leaves may take on a purple tint in cold weather .

Q: Does it attract hummingbirds?
A: Yes, the tubular, nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, as well as bees and butterflies .

Q: Is it deer resistant?
A: Yes, it is generally resistant to deer and rabbits .

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