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Hesperaloe engelmannii 'San Saba'
San Saba Englemann's False Red Yucca
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available HesperaloeItem #: 17481
Zones: 7a to 10b
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 42" tall
Origin: United States
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
(aka: Hesperaloe parviflora var. engelmannii) Hesperaloe engelmannii is a closely related plant to the better-known Hesperaloe parviflora, but larger in all parts. The darker green leaves can reach just over 3' long, and the flower spikes, which rise alongside the leaves, can reach 7'+ tall. The bright red calyces open to reveal soft pink flowers. Hesperaloe engelmannii is from central Texas, far to the north of the native range of Hesperaloe parviflora, so it should have better winter hardiness. Our offering is grown from seed from San Saba County (WMR11-6-100821), thanks to plantsman, Wade Roitsch.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Hesperaloe
Flower Color: Pink
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Spring
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Green Roofs
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