Hesperaloe parviflora

The Red Yucca has attractive red blossom in fall and spring. Yellow cultivars are also available.

Leaves: long narrow blades (like rolled grass), arching form, curly threads along edge of blade margins.

Flowers: inverted bell-shape held on tall stalk; red to pink; flowers 1.25in long, stalks to 8ft tall on mature plants; long blooming period (early summer through fall).

Fruit: distinctive ping-pong ball sized capsule with multiple chambers; flat black seed within.

Drought tolerant, grows better with supplemental irrigation in summer.

Similar plants:

• Hesperaloe funifera (Giant Hesperaloe, New Mexico False Yucca)