Hesperaloe parviflora - red yucca (Pot 18 cm)

Genus of about 3 species of perennial succulents, closely related to Yucca, although the flowers are more similar to those of Aloe from which it takes its origin

Botanical Information

Botanical name. They are found in semi-arid regions of Texas, USA and New Mexico. Hesperaloe funifera is a caespitose succulent forming large tufts 100-150 cm high and up to 2 m wide in diameter. The leaves are rigid, linear, leathery, vivid dark green, 80-120 cm long with flaking edges that form more or less long filaments. During the summer the inflorescences develop, similar to a panicle, 1/1.5 m long with numerous dense, pendulous, creamy white flowers.

Pedoclimatic needs

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to subalkaline soil in full sun. Fairly rustic species, it resists not too long frosts down to -10°/-12°C.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Hesperaloe parvifolia

Family: Agavaceae