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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 fraying 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 first received the yellow form of Hesperaloe parviflora from plantsman Gary Hammer in the mid-1990s and have sold it on and off since 2001. For more information about the species see our listing of Hesperaloe parviflora.
This information about Hesperaloe parviflora 'Yellow Sun' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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