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Desert Plant Guide currently contains detailed information for 55 desert plants, 28 gardening definitions, 10,663 Latin desert plant names, 18 desert garden articles, 51 desert garden blog entries and 175 desert plant images.
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Red Yucca - Hesperaloe parviflora
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Other common names: Red False Yucca, Red Flowered Yucca
Size (HXW): 3 Ft X 6 Ft
Hardiness Zones: 7-10
Sun requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Regular water until established. Mature plants are extremely drought tolerant.
Plant description: A reliable desert plant with short, thin leaves that crown together in a tight rosette. The plant spreads quickly to form large, dense clumps. Attracts hummingbirds. Tall arching blooms form with gorgeous coral flowers that open up and down the stalk for months. It is hardy to 0 degrees F.
Similar suggested plants: Desert Spoon
Bloom period: April to September, bright, coral flower stalks
Planting and growing information: Plant in well-draining soil. The red yucca does not need supplemental fertilizer. Remove spent blooms anytime.
Photos:
Hesperaloe in bloom.