Hesperaloe funifera
Coalhuilan Hesperaloe
Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Hesperaloe funifera |
Principal Common Name | Coalhuilan Hesperaloe |
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Description | This is a tall grass-like clumping plant. The foliage has thread-like fringe along the edges. It has branching inflorescences set with greenish white tubular flowers. |
General Comments | It can withstand drought but performs best if watered every two weeks during the summer. |
Origin | |
Nativity | Mexico |
Height Range | 6 - 0 FT |
Spread Range | 6 - 8 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 12 : 13 |
USDA Zones | |
Leaf Color | Medium Green |
Leaf Texture | Feathery : Sword-like |
Form | Shrub |
Flower Color | Greenish White |
Flower Time | Spring : Summer |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Average |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Light Shade |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Drought Tolerant : Medium : Sparse |
Outstanding Features | Drought tolerant : Flower : Form : Texture |
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