Hesperaloe parviflora
red yucca
Upright, almost grassy looking, clumper with tall coral flowers that hummingbirds love. Very tough.
Seen in New for 2027! Rosalie from Fermob. →
 Height | 2–5ft |
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 Width | 3–6ft |
 Tolerates | Drought, Heat, Pots, Rooftops, Wind |
 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 |
 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.
Stories featuring this plant
Garden storyNew for 2027! Rosalie from Fermob.Last year we asked Fermob to bring back a pink, and they did! Meet Rosalie, Fermob’s new color for 2027: a clear, bold pink with no blue or orange undertones.
Garden storyEverything Looks Like a Yucca!Many beautiful yucca plants will thrive in coastal California, and we often have several varieties in stock—along with quite a few yucca lookalikes!—at our San Francisco and Marina del Rey nurseries. Read on to learn more about these tough and lovely plants.
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