Red yucca
Hesperaloe parviflora
A hummingbird favorite! Red yucca is a graceful native plant of Texas and Mexico. It has arching, evergreen, grass-like leaves with captivating, curly white filaments. Tall spikes of brilliant coral-pink, yellow-throated tubular blossoms curve skyward with elegance. The flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds from early summer to autumn. Red yucca is virtually maintenance-free and xeric once established. Learn more about this plant here.
Tips from the pros: Not well suited to areas that are frequently irrigated, poorly drained soils, and soils highly amended with organic materials. Use rock mulch if possible. Prune brown foliage and seedheads in spring to keep plant looking tidy. Provide additional moisture in mid-summer for best performance.
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height | 36-48 inches |
| Width | 18-24 inches |
| Flowering Season | June - autumn |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Sun | Sun |
| Water Needs | Dry to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 5-10 |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | Yes |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Year Introduced | 2010 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Trim flower stems back to base of plant every early spring. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |
