Description
Hesperaloe –
There are about 3 species of perennials succulents, closely related to Yuccas, in this genus. They occur in semi-arid regions of Texas and Northern Mexico. Short, fleshy stems bear basal rosettes of tough, elongating, linear leaves, with fibrous edges. The tall inflorescences, are sin=milar to those of Aloe consist of tubular-bell shaped flowers are often curved and branching. Where not hardy, grow in a temperate greenhouse or conservatory. In warmer climates, grow in a desert garden or in containers.
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, sharply drained, neutral to acidic soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter moisture.
Prone to scale insects, and aphids.
H. parviflora – Yucca parviflora – This clump forming succulent, from Southwestern Texas grows 3′ feet tall and 6′ feet wide. It produces arching, linear, leathery, bright dark green leaves, 24-36″ long, often with peeling, fibrous edges. In summer,, the upper part of the panicle-like inflorescence, 3′ feet or more long, bears crowded, pendent, dark to bright red flowers, to 1 ½” long, with golden yellow throats.
Zones 6-11
