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Products > Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow Sun'
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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae) |
| Origin: Southwest (U.S.) (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [Hesperaloe yuccaefolia 'Aurea'] |
| Height: 3-4 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F |
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Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow Sun' (Yellow Red Yucca) - A stemless succulent with clumps of arching and spreading grass-like foliage to 3 to 4 feet tall. The leathery long, narrow leaves have deep grooves and white frayings at the margins. Clumps spread slowly to up to 6 feet wide. In mid-summer the clusters of yellow flowers are borne on tall flower stalks, 5-9 feet long, that arch up and outward. Plant in full sun or light shade in hot inland gardens. Drought tolerant, but appreciates some irrigation in summer. Hardy to at least 0° F and possibly as low as -5° F. A good clean plant for desert and succulent gardens. Plant in masses or use in pots. Unarmed leaves make it useful along pathways. We grew Hesperaloe 'Yellow Sun' from 2001 until 2004 but found it very slow growing with limited customer appeal.
The information about Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow Sun' displayed on this page is based on research conducted in our library and from reliable online resources. We also relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we visit, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others, and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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