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Hesperaloe 'Arizona Sunset'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Hesperaloe 'Arizona Sunset' plant details

Hesperaloe 'Arizona Sunset' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts birds and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hesperaloe 'Arizona Sunset'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperaloe 'Arizona Sunset'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Like its Agave relatives, this 2-3' perennial has a clumping grassy-yucca like appreance... until it blooms with red flowers tipped in yellow... each also decorated with a humingbird (much of the time!). Sun/M-Dry/GdDrain

Gardening facts about Hesperaloe 'Arizona Sunset' plant

How to Grow Hesperaloe 'Arizona Sunset'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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