Hesperaloe parviflora - red

Plant type

perennial, cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8a-11

Hesperaloe parviflora - red plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hesperaloe parviflora - red

Plant type: perennial cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperaloe parviflora - red

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Hesperaloe parviflora - red plant

How to Grow Hesperaloe parviflora - red

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen