Little Giant Hesperaloe – Desert Horizon Nursery

Little Giant Hesperaloe

Hesperaloe × funifera 'Little Giant'

Light
Water
Low water once established. Water deeply, then allow soil to dry thoroughly; occasional summer irrigation improves appearance. Water more regularly during establishment and reduce watering in winter.
Toxicity
Description
A compact giant hesperaloe with stiff, upright, sword-shaped leaves edged with curling white fibers; a bold architectural accent for Phoenix landscapes.
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Flower Color
Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun; tolerates light shade. Acclimate nursery-grown plants gradually to intense Phoenix sun.

Water: Low water once established. Water deeply, then allow soil to dry thoroughly; occasional summer irrigation improves appearance. Water more regularly during establishment and reduce watering in winter.

Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or rocky soil; tolerates alkaline desert soils. Avoid poorly drained clay and planting depressions that retain water.

Mature size: Approximately 3–4 feet tall and wide for the compact Little Giant form, excluding flower stalks that may reach 6–10 feet; older clumps can spread wider.

Bloom: Typically late spring through summer on established plants; flowering does not kill the rosette.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.

Growth rate: Slow to moderate; somewhat faster with occasional deep watering.