Hesperaloe parviflorais quite popular in xeriscaping but is also an excellent container plant . When plant in a large mickle , it make an appealing patio accent .
Hesperaloe parviflora(Torr . ) J.M.Coult .
Coral Yucca , Hummingbird Yucca , Redflower False Yucca , Red - flower Hesperaloe , Red - flower Yucca , Red Yucca
In habitat, Belle Plain, Texas, United States. Derivative of a photo byjoelbrant. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Hesperaloe parviflorasubsp.parviflora , Yucca parviflora
Family : AsparagaceaeSubfamily : AgavoideaeGenus : Hesperaloe
The specific epithet " parviflora(par - VEE - flor - uh ) " means " having small flower " and refer to the size of it of the flower .
Flowers. In habitat, Val Verde County, Texas, United States. Derivative of a photo byCurren Frasch. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
The aboriginal range of mountains ofHesperaloe parvifloraextends from the Chihuahuan desert in western Texas , United States , to northeasternMexicoaround Coahuila . It typically acquire in desert areas , prairie , rocky slopes , and mesquite woodlet .
Hesperaloe parviflorais a stemless succulent that grows in a grass - like clump , consisting of intimately - spaced rosettes of long , narrow , arciform , blue - green folio with legion white threads along the margins . It can develop up to 3 foot ( 0.9 m ) tall , tardily spreading to 4 feet ( 1.2 m ) in diameter . The leaves are leathered , deeply grooved , and can measure 4 feet ( 1.2 m ) farsighted and 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) wide at the base . During winter , they often take on purple or reddish - bronze tint . The threads can develop up to 2.4 inches ( 6 curium ) long .
From late natural spring to mid - summer and sometimes into early fall , Hesperaloe parvifloraproduces cluster of narrowly tube-shaped , rosy-cheeked loss to salmon flush on red , branch straw . The flowers open successively from the bottom up of the stalks and can get through up to 1.4 inch ( 3.5 cm ) long . The efflorescence stalking can grow up to 5 feet ( 1.5 m ) long , arching up and outwards . The fruit are woody ejector seat that are ab initio gullible , becoming brown when mature , and contain black seed . They can measure up to 1.4 inches ( 3.5 centimeter ) in diameter . The rosettes only blossom once and then become flat , but younger ones replace them .
Leaves. In habitat, Barksdale, Texas, United States. Derivative of a photo byMichelle. Licensed underCC BY 4.0.
USDA hardiness zone5a to 10b : from −20 ° F ( −28.9 ° C ) to 40 ° F ( +4.4 ° ascorbic acid ) .
Light : Hesperaloe parviflorathrives in areas with plenty of sun but can also tolerate short specter .
Soil : It favour well - run out , gravelly grease .
Seed capsule. In habitat, Barksdale, Texas, United States. Derivative of a photo byDiana-Terry Hibbitts. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Temperature : This works can hold out both hot summer and below - freezing winters . It arise best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones5a to 10b , with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from -20 to 40 ° F ( -28.9 to 4.4 ° C ) .
lacrimation : Once instal , Hesperaloe parviflorabecomes extremely drouth - tolerant , but occasional watering during raging summer calendar month can assist encourage growth and flowering . veritable but moderate watering during the first time of year of growth is recommend for newly implant plants .
Fertilizing : To promote healthy growth , feed it with a general - role fertilizer in the leap before new ontogenesis starts .
repot : Once the industrial plant becomes rootbound , repot it in the give in a pot up a size of it or two .
Propagation : Hesperaloe parvifloracan be spread by seeded player and partitioning of mature specimens . The unspoilt time for clump naval division is in fall and winter , while the seeds can be sow at any time of the year .
The leaves and fruits ofHesperaloe parvifloraare mildly toxic to human being and pets if consumed , but the flowers can be eaten .
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