Hesperaloe funifera
Giant Hesperaloe
Description
Bold, upright accent plant forming rosettes up to 5' x 5'. Tolerates reflected heat. Tall multi-branched flower stalks appear spring to summer and are covered with greenish-white 1" flowers. Stiff, broad, medi green erect leaves with coarse white fibers. Flowers are full of nectar and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Native to northeastern Mexico.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Green, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.