Red yucca Hesperaloe parviflora
Red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) is an evergreen perennial flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family, native to Texas and Coahuila (Mexico). It grows 60 cm–1.5 m (24 in–4.9 ft) tall and 60 cm–1.2 m (24 in–3.9 ft) wide, wants full sun and low water, and is hardy to about -18 °C (0 °F). Space plants about 90 cm (35 in) apart.
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Red yucca at a glance
| Type | Perennial flowering plant, evergreen |
|---|---|
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Mature height | 60 cm–1.5 m (24 in–4.9 ft) |
| Mature spread | 60 cm–1.2 m (24 in–3.9 ft) |
| Spacing | 90 cm (35 in) centre to centre |
| Sun | Full sun, at least 7 h of direct sun a day |
| Water | Low; drought tolerance high, waterlogging tolerance none |
| Soil pH | 6–8.5 |
| Cold hardiness | About -18 °C (0 °F) once established (roughly USDA zone 6) |
| Heat stress | Likely above about 46 °C (115 °F) |
| Flowering | from about May for 14–26 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones) |
| Wind tolerance | Moderate |
| Pollinator value | High |
| Edible | Not grown as food |
| Native to | Texas and Coahuila (Mexico) |
| Common in gardens of | 🇺🇸 United States, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇮🇱 Israel |
Is Red yucca toxic?
- People: not known to be toxic
- Cats: not known to be toxic
- Dogs: not known to be toxic
No toxicity reported in ASPCA or standard poison references.
If a child or pet may have eaten part of a plant, call a poison centre or vet straight away.
Companion planting: what to grow with Red yucca
No well-documented helpful pairing. Group it with plants that like full sun and low water.
Questions about Red yucca
- How far apart should I plant Red yucca?
- About 90 cm (35 in) apart, centre to centre. A mature plant spreads 60 cm–1.2 m (24 in–3.9 ft).
- Does Red yucca need full sun?
- Full sun: at least 7 hours of direct sun a day.
- How much water does Red yucca need?
- Low water. Drought tolerance is high and waterlogging tolerance none.
- How cold-hardy is Red yucca?
- It tolerates about -18 °C (0 °F) once established, roughly USDA zone 6.
- When does Red yucca flower?
- From about May for 14–26 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones).
- Is Red yucca poisonous to cats and dogs?
- For cats it is not known to be toxic; for dogs not known to be toxic; for people not known to be toxic. No toxicity reported in ASPCA or standard poison references.
- What grows well with Red yucca?
- There is no well-documented companion pairing for Red yucca. Group it with plants that like the same sun (full sun) and water (low).
Sources and evidence
Evidence grade A (A: strong evidence).
- Native Plant Information Network, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, University of Texas at Austin
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder, Missouri Botanical Garden
Notes and assumptions
- Spineless grassy rosette with arching coral-red flower stems from spring to autumn; hummingbirds visit. Not a true yucca.
Reference values for planning, not horticultural, veterinary or medical advice. Varieties, soils and local climates differ: check with a local nursery or extension service.
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