Hesperaloe nocturna
Night-blooming Hesperaloe
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.