{"title":"Hesperaloe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe genus Hesperaloe is a small genus of just 7 species that are related to \u003ca title=\"aloe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/aloe\"\u003ealoe\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"yucca\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/yucca\"\u003eyucca\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca title=\"agave\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/agave\"\u003eagave\u003c\/a\u003e. All 7 species of hesperaloe are native to the Chihuahuan desert in the southern US and the area around Coahuila in northern Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"red\" part of red yucca is the flowers that appear on spikes held well above the foliage during summer. Hesperaloe flowers are tubular too, just the way hummingbirds like them. Unlike agave and yucca, hesperaloe leaves do not have spines and are better for tight spaces or gardens that have children and pets running through them. Hesperaloe clumps are packed densely with narrow leaves and from a distance look like ornamental grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all desert plants, hesperaloe must have full sun and excellent drainage, especially in winter, to prevent root rot. They are also salt tolerant plants. Try pairing hesperaloe with other drought-tolerant colorful plants such as \u003ca title=\"alstroemeria\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/peruvian-lily-alstroemeria-lilies\"\u003ealstroemeria\u003c\/a\u003e, crocosmia, and gaura to create a drought-tolerant wildlife haven. When you are ready to buy hesperaloe for your garden, check out our online offering of hesperaloe for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hesperaloe-parviflora","title":"Hesperaloe parviflora","description":"\u003cp\u003eHesperaloe parviflora is one of the little known US native gems from the Southwest that is completely adaptable to most of the moist Southeast. Hesperaloe parviflora resembles a \u003ca title=\"yucca\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/yucca\"\u003eyucca\u003c\/a\u003e but is a little more socially acceptable (safer around kids and bending gardeners) because it was born sans spines. The thick, upright-growing, blue-green foliage makes a nice clump especially when it is topped with 40\" spikes of rich salmon-pink flowers in late summer...a truly wonderful and easy-to-grow plant, especially in mass plantings. Hesperaloe parviflora has survived -22 degrees F at the Denver Botanic Garden, but will succumb in the winter at much higher temperatures if the soils are moist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance:\u003cbr\u003eHesperaloe parviflora is a maintenance-free, evergreen perennial. Other than removing the old flower stalks, there is really nothing that needs to be done to keep it attractive and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOld clumps can be divided and replanted. We have not found a time of year that doesn't work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003cbr\u003eHesperaloe parviflora enjoys full, hot, baking sun for 6+ hours. While they will survive in less light, you will probably never see flowers. Other than bright light, well-drained soils are also very important, since false red yucca detests waterlogged soils. It will tolerate a soil pH from slightly acidic to quite alkaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNomenclature:\u003cbr\u003eWe were surprised to find that much of what is sold as Hesperaloe parviflora is actually not correctly named. Some is Hesperaloe chiangii, and quite a bit are actually hybrids.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003cbr\u003eIn the wild, hummingbirds are the sole pollinator of Hesperaloe parviflora. 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The upright 2' tall clumps of stiff green leaves are topped from early May (NC) through October with 4' tall spikes of buttery yellow flowers...a dramatic color break from the more typical peachy orange.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHesperaloe parviflora is a maintenance-free, evergreen perennial. Other than removing the old flower stalks and the occasional dead leaf, there is really nothing that needs to be done to keep it attractive and healthy. This is a perfectly friendly relative of Agave and Yucca that lacks spines and marginal teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOld clumps can be divided and replanted. We have not found a time of year that doesn't work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHesperaloe parviflora enjoys full, hot, baking sun for 6+ hours. While they will survive in less light, you will probably never see flowers. 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The floral stalks, which arise from among the evergreen, spineless, 18\" tall upright leaves, emerge lavender, before aging to green, each topped with mases of coral peach colored flowers, held close to the stem...a favorite of hummingbirds and gardeners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHesperaloe parviflora is a maintenance-free, evergreen perennial. Other than removing the old flower stalks and the occasional dead leaf, there is really nothing that needs to be done to keep it attractive and healthy. This is a perfectly friendly relative of Agave and Yucca that lacks spines and marginal teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOld clumps can be divided and replanted. 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