Hesperaloe parviflora Texas Native Plants Displayed prominently from the end

Displayed prominently from the end of the swirled petals are it's reproductive organs

so we've obviously underestimated its hardiness when kept dry in winter

both with a contrasting yellow throat

These should only be attempted by advanced gardeners

rounded leaves and a distinctive creamy border

Hesperaloe parviflora Texas Native Plants Displayed prominently from the endHesperaloe parviflora is one of the little known US native gems from the Southwest that is completely adaptable to most of the moist Southeast. Hesperaloe parviflora resembles a yucca but is a little more socially acceptable (safer around kids and bending gardeners) because it was born sans spines. The thick, upright growing, blue green foliage makes a nice clump especially when it is topped with 40" spikes of rich salmon pink flowers in late summer a