Hesperaloe nocturna

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Night-blooming Hesperaloe

 
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen succulent foms dense rosettes 3' x 6'. Dense rosettes of narrow dull green grasslike leaves with fine white filiments on the edges. Ideal for low-maintenance gardens, but give it ample room for its arching flower stalks to develop. Summer bloom stalks to 12', with small greenish-lavender flowers. Needs good drainage. Accepts full sun, reflected sun, or partial shade. Native to Sonora, Mexico.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Green, Lavender, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Patio, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.