Hesperaloe funifera
Giant Hesperaloe
Description
Bold, upright accent plant forming rosettes up to 5' x 5'. Tolerates reflected heat. Tall multi-branched flower stalks appear spring to summer and are covered with greenish-white 1" flowers. Stiff, broad, medi green erect leaves with coarse white fibers. Flowers are full of nectar and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Native to northeastern Mexico.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
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.