Hesperaloe funifera

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Giant Hesperaloe

 
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Green, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

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.