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Giant Hesperaloe
Scientific Name: Hesperaloe funifera (K. Koch) Trel.
Synonym: Yucca funifera
Family: Agavaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 10-13,16,18-21,27-31,33,35 USDA: 7-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 0°F (-18°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun, tolerates reflected heat Origin: Chihuahuan desert: Texas, northeastern Mexico Growth Habits: Slow growing evergreen clumping stemless rosettes, 6 feet tall, 6 feet wide (1.8 m); stiff bright green leaves, up to 3 feet long (90 cm) with white fibers along the edges Watering Needs: Drought tolerant, grows better with supplemental irrigation in summer. Propagation: Seeds, divisions

Cultural Practices:
Fertilize lightly in spring.

Blooming Habits:
The Red Yucca has a 12 to 15 feet tall (3.6-4.5 m) spike, with creamy white flowers in summer.