Red Yucca

Hesperaloe parviflora

Red yucca is popular landscape plant in Phoenix and is now found in southern California and Texas landscapes as well. It is an excellent “smaller” arid shrub that is well suited for smaller, drier urban spaces.

Flowers: J F M A M J J A S O N D
Status: Near native
Origin: Chihuahuan Desert
Family: Asparagaceae (subfamily Agavoideae)
Size: 2′ – 4′ high and wide
Sun: Full
Watering: Regular supplemental irrigation
Growth Rate: Slow
Soil: Gravelly, well drained soil preferred
Temperature: Adapted to desert conditions.
Pruning: Remove old flower stalks in summer
Disease and Pests: Root rot in poorly drained soils, aphids on flower stalks
Uses: Hummingbird attracter
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