Care

Planting & Growing
Easily grown in average to lean, well-drained soil. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate dry spells, but prefers periodic water. Feed in early spring. Remove spent bloom stalks for a neat appearance. Protect young, tender plants from rabbits and deer.

Attracts Birds
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name False Yucca
Flower Color Red
Bloom Time Spring through Summer
Foliage Color Gray, Green
Genus Name Hesperaloe
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 5
Landscape Uses Border, Coastal Exposure, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Groundcover, Massing, Specimen, Urban Garden
Light Needs Full Sun
Mature Height 2 feet
Mature Width 2 feet
Prune Time Spring Cleanup
Water Needs Dry to Average
Waterwise Waterwise