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Hesperaloe parviflora 'Coral Glow' PP 29,626

Coral Glow False Yucca

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Item #: 12284

Zones: 5b to 9b

Dormancy: Evergreen

Height: 60" tall

Culture: Sun

Origin: United States

Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


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Hesperaloe 'Coral Glow' is an introduction from our friend, the late David Salman of New Mexico. David crossed a yellow and pink flowered clone of Hesperaloe parviflora, from which he made this excellent selection. For us, this amazing clone has thrived in our dryland garden, producing multiple 5' tall flower stalks at once, starting in mid-spring. The floral stalks, which arise from among the evergreen spineless upright leaves, emerge lavender, before aging to green, each topped with mases of coral peach colored flowers, held close to the stem...a favorite of hummingbirds and gardeners alike.

Maintenance:
Hesperaloe parviflora is a maintenance-free, evergreen perennial. Other than removing the old flower stalks and the occasional dead leaf, there is really nothing that needs to be done to keep it attractive and healthy. This is a perfectly friendly relative of Agave and Yucca that lacks spines and marginal teeth.

Old clumps can be divided and replanted. We have not found a time of year that doesn't work well.

Growing Conditions:
Hesperaloe parviflora enjoys full, hot, baking sun for 6+ hours. While they will survive in less light, you will probably never see flowers. Other than bright light, well-drained soils are also very important, since false red yucca detests waterlogged soils. It will tolerate a soil pH from slightly acidic to quite alkaline.

Nomenclature:
We were surprised to find that much of what is sold as Hesperaloe parviflora is actually not correctly named. Some is Hesperaloe chiangii, and quite a bit are actually hybrids.

Natural Impacts:
In the wild, hummingbirds are the sole pollinator of Hesperaloe parviflora. In gardens, however, they are also pollinated by bats, bees, and hawkmoths. The floral display goes on for many months adding color to the garden and supporting pollinators.