Hesperaloe Straight Up

Hesperaloe parviflora 'Straight Up'

Light
Water
Low water once established. Water deeply, then let soil dry between waterings. Provide occasional supplemental summer irrigation in Phoenix and more regular watering during establishment.
Toxicity
Description
A compact red yucca selection with narrow, arching leaves and notably upright flower stalks. Despite its common name, this tough desert perennial is not a true yucca.
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun; tolerates light shade, but flowers best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.

Water: Low water once established. Water deeply, then let soil dry between waterings. Provide occasional supplemental summer irrigation in Phoenix and more regular watering during establishment.

Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil. Tolerates alkaline desert soils; avoid persistently wet soil or poorly drained clay.

Mature size: Approximately 3–4 feet tall and wide in foliage, with flower stalks reaching about 5–6 feet.

Bloom: Primarily spring through summer, often extending into fall in Phoenix. Established plants flower annually.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.

Growth rate: Slow to moderate, depending on irrigation and growing conditions.