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Hesperaloe nocturna

Night-blooming Hesperaloe

Plant photo of: Hesperaloe nocturna
Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen succulent foms dense rosettes 3' x 6'. Dense rosettes of narrow dull green grasslike leaves with fine white filiments on the edges. Ideal for low-maintenance gardens, but give it ample room for its arching flower stalks to develop. Summer bloom stalks to 12', with small greenish-lavender flowers. Needs good drainage. Accepts full sun, reflected sun, or partial shade. Native to Sonora, Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Green, Lavender, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.