Red yucca
Hesperaloe parviflora
About
Hesperaloe parviflora, also known as red yucca, hummingbird yucca, redflower false yucca and samandoque, is a succulent plant in the Asparagaceae family that is native to the Chihuahuan and Coahuilan deserts of Northern Mexico, as well as Central, Southern and Western Texas; today, it is often seen in roadside planting swathes and public areas, or used for corporate or office exterior landscaping. It is also quite popular in collector gardens and among private gardeners who are striving for a more water-wise approach.
- Family
- Asparagaceae
How to use it
This plant is great for creating water-wise gardens, as it requires minimal irrigation once established. It's also popular in landscaping for its striking appearance and ability to attract hummingbirds, making it a wonderful addition to any garden that aims to support local wildlife.
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Gardening tip
When planting redflower false yucca, make sure to choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil. This plant thrives in dry conditions, so avoid overwatering to keep it healthy and happy.
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In the kitchen
The redflower false yucca is not eaten by humans. Instead, it serves as a beautiful ornamental plant that can enhance your garden's aesthetic.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Hesperaloe parviflora
- Slug
- hesperaloe-parviflora
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Genus
- Hesperaloe
- Species
- parviflora
- Wikidata QID
- Q292662
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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