Red Yucca

Hesperaloe parviflora

Red Yucca (not actually a yucca) is the unsung hero of xeriscape design — long arching leaves with coral flower spikes that bloom for months and attract hummingbirds like magnets. It's cold hardy to zone 5, virtually indestructible, and looks great year-round. One of the best plants for hot, dry landscapes.

Hardiness Zones

5-11

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

Low

Maintenance

Low

Mature Size

3-4 ft (leaves), 5 ft (flower stalks) H × 3-4 ft W

Growth Rate

Moderate

Bloom Season

Spring - Fall

Bloom Color

Coral, Red, Yellow

Care Guide

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Virtually zero water once established. Remove spent flower stalks when they brown. Divide clumps every 5-10 years. No fertilizer needed. One of the lowest maintenance plants you can grow.

Landscape Uses

XeriscapingFoundation plantingsMass plantingsHummingbird gardensDesert landscapes

Best Growing Regions

southwestwestsoutheast

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