HESPERALOE PARVIFLORA ‘YELLOW’

YELLOE HESPERALOE

OVERVIEW:

Hesperaloe ‘Yellow’ is an architectural evergreen perennial featuring narrow, strap-like foliage arranged in a dense rosette. Tall flowering stalks rise above the foliage and display yellow tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds. Its drought tolerance and strong vertical form make it an excellent accent for Southwestern landscapes.

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Hesperaloe spp. ‘Yellow’
Common Name: Yellow Hesperaloe
Family: Asparagaceae
Suggested Uses: Accent specimen, mass planting, xeriscape landscapes, medians

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 3–4 ft.
Width: 3–5 ft.
Foliage: Narrow, green, strap-like leaves
Flower: Yellow, tubular flowers on tall stalks
Bloom Period: Spring through summer
Growth Habit: Clumping, upright

ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure: Full Sun
Water Use: Low
Soil: Sandy, rocky, well-draining soils
USDA Zone: 6–11