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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Zones

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