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    Hesperaloe funifera

    Also Known As

    • Yucca funifera
    • Giant Hesperaloe
    • New Mexico False Yucca

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Hesperaloe funifera plant details

    Hesperaloe funifera is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hesperaloe funifera

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in summer
    Uses: spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperaloe funifera

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tolerates reflected heat. Full Sun. 12 to 15' tall spike, with Creamy White Flowers. Outdoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    This plant gets the award for “world's stiffest leaves”! Make a dramatic impression with this rosette of spiky green deer-impaling swords, followed by 12' high flower stalks. Whatever the references may say, it is definitely hardy to well below 0 °F in a dry climate because it is all over the place in Albuquerque. In wetter climates, give it excellent drainage.  DS.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Hesperaloe funifera plant

    How to Grow Hesperaloe funifera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Hesperaloe parviflora

    aka Red Yucca

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Hesperaloe parviflora landscape by Dry Oasis Plants
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    Hesperaloe parviflora [yellow flowered]

    aka Hesperaloe parviflora 'Lutea', Yellow Flowering Red Yucca, Yellow Yucca

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Hesperaloe parviflora [yellow flowered] flower, form by Cistus Nursery
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    Hesperaloe parviflora Brakelights® PP21729

    Scientific Name: Hesperaloe parviflora 'Perpa'

    aka Hesperaloe parviflora 'Brakelights', Brakelights Crimson Yucca

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Hesperaloe parviflora Brakelights® PP21729 flower by Danger Garden
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