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Botanical Name: Hesperaloe spp.
Mature Size: 2.5-4ft H, 3-5ft W, Variety Dependent
Light Requirement: Sun
Water Need: Very Low
Cold Hardiness: Zone 6 (-5 to 0F) to 10 (35 to 40F), Variety Dependent
Description: Cultivars. Hybrids. Foliage forms dense, arching clumps of narrow, evergreen leaves, often with white filament margins. Late spring through summer; tall, upright 6-8ft H flower stalks in dramatic shades ranging from deep coral-red to maroon. Highly attractive to hummingbirds and native pollinators. Selected for more saturated flower color and vigorous bloom. Full sun but appreciates afternoon shade in areas of reflected/intense summer heat. Additional water in extended droughts. Deer tolerance once established. Evergreen. Ideal for xeric borders, parkways, or contemporary landscapes.
Notable Hybrid Selections:
Desert Dusk: Deep rosy-red flowers with broad foliage and robust habit; excellent cold tolerance.
Maroon: Dark maroon-red flowering spikes with rich foliage contrast; ideal for high-impact color.
Sandia Glow: Bright coral-red blooms on tall spikes; vigorous and reliable bloomer with upright form.