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Botanical Name: Hesperaloe parviflora
Common Name: Red Yucca


Basics:
 Hardiness:10°F
 Sun:full or reflected sun
 Water:very low
Growth:
Growth Rate:fast
Mature Size:3' height X 5' width
Mature Form: upright rosette
Foliage:
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Foliage Color:dark green
Foliage Texture:coarse
Flowers:
Flower ColorCoral-red spikes
Flower Season:spring to summer
Comments:
Litter:low
Poolside Plant:Yes! Click for more info.
Thorns:none
Allergenic:no
Special Features:
Wildlife: birds, hummingbirds
Features: Tolerates tough conditions. Attracts hummingbirds.
Native to: eastern Mexico, Mexico, northeastern Mexico, Texas, western Texas
Look for selections with yellow flowers.


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