Hesperaloe parviflora ‘Brakelights’
Brakelights hesperaloe
Adaptable flowering succulent with bright red flowers over a long season and stiff grassy foliage. Durable, adaptable, useful in sunny, well-drained garden areas as well as containers.
 Synonyms | Hesperaloe parviflora Brakelights ['Perpa'] PP21,729 |
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 Height | 2–3ft |
 Width | 2–3ft |
 Tolerates | Coast, Cold, Drought, Heat, Narrow Planting, Pots, Rooftops, Neglect |
 Water needs | Low |
Water this plant every couple of weeks through its first dry season. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn't run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. Going forward it won't need supplemental irrigation, though it will look more lush if given water every two to four weeks during dry weather once established. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot. | |
 Hardy to | -20°F |
 Exposure | Part Shade – Full Sun |
 Plant traits | Clumping, Flowering, Humming Birds, Succulent |
 Indoor / outdoor | Outdoor |
 Drainage | In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil |
 Fertilizing | All Purpose 1/2 Strength, Low Needs |
 Origin | Texas, N Mexico, cultivar |
 California native | No |
 Sunset zones | 3, 6–24, H1, H2 |
Growing Notes
In late winter cut down spent flower spikes and thin out older leaves if they look ratty.
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In late winter cut down spent flower spikes and thin out older leaves if they look ratty.
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