Hesperaloe funifera (Giant Hesperaloe)

Hesperaloe funifera (Giant Hesperaloe) white flower close up on a green stem with seed pods
Hesperaloe funifera (Giant Hesperaloe) white flower blooming on a stem alongside developing round green seed pods.

Botanical name: Hesperaloe funifera

Common names: Giant Hesperaloe, New Mexico False Yucca

Family: Asparagaceae

Subfamily: Agavoideae

Origin: Texas, northern Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Similar plants: Hesperaloe funifera (Giant Hesperaloe)


Hesperaloe funifera (Giant Hesperaloe) green plant with tall stalks and small white flower buds
Hesperaloe funifera (Giant Hesperaloe) with tall slender stalks and numerous small green white flower buds
Hesperaloe funifera (Giant Hesperaloe) green leaves with white fibrous strands in a close up view
Hesperaloe funifera (Giant Hesperaloe) leaves emerge as stiff green blades with thin white curly fibers attached
Hesperaloe funifera (Giant Hesperaloe) with pale green flower stalks against a clear blue sky
Hesperaloe funifera (Giant Hesperaloe) tall stems reaching up with small pale green buds against blue
Hesperaloe funifera (Giant Hesperaloe) white flower close up on a slender thin green plant branch
Hesperaloe funifera (Giant Hesperaloe) white flower buds on thin green branches against blue sky background.


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