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Red Yucca
Hesperaloe parviflora

This is one of the most popular landscaping plants in Las Vegas. It is a no maintenance plant. It is tolerant of subzero temperatures and is a xeric, long blooming, good-looking, very low maintenance plant that attracts hummingbirds. Eventually develops into large clumps that are very attractive in bloom. Includes a yellow variety. Named varieties are Desert Son, Duet and Yellow

• Plant type: Succulent
• Water requirement: Low
• Sun exposure: Full
• Height range: 1–5 Feet
• Width range: 1–5 Feet
• Seasonal habit: Evergreen
• Flower color: Red
• Flower season: Summer
• General foliage color: Green
• Hardiness cold tolerance: -20 °F
• Soil preference: Well Drained
• Canopy value: 7 ft²
• Native location: Texas-Mexico
• PH preference: Not Particular
• Sunset zones: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35
• USDA hardiness zone: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

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