Hesperaloe tenuifolia
Also Known As
- Grassy False Yucca
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Hesperaloe tenuifolia plant details
Hesperaloe tenuifolia is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hesperaloe tenuifolia
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperaloe tenuifolia
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: well-drained
Gardening facts about Hesperaloe tenuifolia plant
How to Grow Hesperaloe tenuifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
6a-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Yucca funifera, Giant Hesperaloe, New Mexico False Yucca
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
6a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 2'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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