Red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) hess-per-AL-oh par-vih-FLOOR-ah Synonyms:  Yucca parviflora Genus:  Hesperaloe A clump-forming succulent, red yucca has arching, leathery, linear foliage rising to between 2 and 3 feet tall. Dark olive-green leaves with no thorns or spines are sparsely covered with fibrous strands along the margins. Deep coral pink flowers with golden yellow throats crowd the length of the stalks that reach three feet or more. Foliage has a reddish bronze hue during winter's chill for year-round interest. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Simple form, sturdy constitution, and long bloom time. Closely related to yucca. Very heat tolerant, yet cold hardy to Zone 5. Care:  Grow in poor to moderately fertile, sharply drained soil in full sun. Avoid excessive moisture in winter. Propagation:  Pot up offsets in spring. Problems:  Scale insects. Aphids during bloom time.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Native, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Spring, Summer Flower Color Pink, Red Uses Beds and Borders, Container Style Desert Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Cacti and Succulents