Hesperaloe campanulata |
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Bell Flower Hesperaloe |
Description
An attractive, smaller-sized accent that will reach about 3' x 3'. Plants do best in full sun and in well-drained soil. Stiff 1/2" wide leaves have marginal white fibers. Showy flower stalks with light pink blooms provide interest in spring and summer. Has an extremely long flowering period. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Native in Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Grass, Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.