Plants in genus hesperaloe
Hesperaloe parviflora
Hesperaloe parviflora is a US native from the Southwest, resembling a yucca but without spines. It features blue-green foliage and salmon-pink flowers in late summer. This plant is drought-tolerant, withstands freezing temperatures, and is popular in xeriscaping. It is pollinated by hummingbirds, bats, bees, and hawkmoths.
Hesperaloe engelmannii
Hesperaloe engelmannii is a drought-tolerant plant with compact growth and thick, glaucous green leaves. It reaches 18 inches tall and produces 42-inch spikes of scarlet red flowers, blooming in early June. This plant is ideal for sunny, dry gardens.
Hesperaloe funifera
Hesperaloe funifera is a rosette-forming perennial native to Texas and northern Mexico, known for its long, narrow, yellow-green blades and tall flowering stalks. The plant produces green or white flowers, often tinged with purple, on spikes that can reach up to 8-12 feet tall. It is durable and drought-tolerant, making it ideal for rocky slopes and open plains. The strong fibers from its leaves are traditionally used for making rope.
Hesperaloe chiangii 'Lowe Form'
Hesperaloe chiangii 'Lowe Form' is a striking plant native to San Luis Potosi, Mexico, forming large colonies up to 6 feet wide. It features 4.5-foot long rigid leaves and 8-foot tall flower stalks with coral flowers in late spring. This plant thrives in dry, well-drained soils and is highly drought-tolerant.
Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow'
Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow' is a broadleaved evergreen native to the Southwestern US, known for its tall spikes of yellow flowers in summer. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant, adaptable to USDA zones 5-10, and ideal for xeriscaping. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Hesperaloe parviflora 'Arizona Sunrise'
Hesperaloe parviflora 'Arizona Sunrise' is a maintenance-free evergreen perennial known for its upright clumps of stiff green leaves and tall spikes of buttery yellow flowers. Blooming from early May to October, it thrives in full, hot sun and well-drained soils. This plant is pollinated by hummingbirds, bats, bees, and hawkmoths, supporting a diverse range of pollinators. Its drought tolerance and striking floral display make it a popular choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Hesperaloe funifera 'White Flowers'
Hesperaloe funifera 'White Flowers' is a lesser-known species of false yucca from northeastern Mexico. It features narrow, spineless foliage and produces 8-foot spikes of white flowers in early summer. This plant forms a 6-foot-wide clump and thrives in sunny locations.