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Red yucca

How to identify Red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora)

Red yucca

Red yucca is a robust, stemless succulent forming clumps of arching blue-green leaves that can grow 3 to 4 feet (91 to 122 cm) tall and spread wider. The foliage possesses white fibrous edges and may exhibit a purple tint in cold temperatures. From late spring to mid-summer, it showcases tall, arching red stalks up to 5 feet (152 cm) high, adorned with clusters of rose-pink tubular flowers, attracting hummingbirds. This plant's leaves are unarmed, which makes them a potential deer attractant.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Succulent, Herb

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

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Robust stemless succulent with blue-green leaves growing 3-4 feet tall.

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Tall red flower stalks up to 5 feet high with rose-pink tubular flowers.

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Unarmed leaves with white fibrous edges and potential deer attractant.

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Visually striking tubular flowers in red, pink, or coral with yellow centers.

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Elongated woody fruit capsule with three chambers and dry, textured exterior.

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Detailed Traits of Red yucca

Leaf Features

The blue-green evergreen leaves of red yucca form a basal clump, measuring 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. These linear leaves can turn purple or reddish-brown in cold winter climates. A notable feature is the presence of numerous white filament hairs along the margins, adding to their distinctive texture. The leaves are smooth, with no pronounced vein pattern, making them easily recognizable.

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Flower Features

The flowers of red yucca are striking tubular blooms that come in shades of red, pink, or coral. These flowers are borne on tall, vibrant stalks that tower 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) above the base of the plant. Each tubular flower opens to reveal a bright yellow center. The arrangement of these blossoms along the stalk creates a visually appealing cascade, ensuring they are a standout feature in any garden. These flowers typically bloom during the spring and summer months.

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Inflorescence Type

Panicle

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Stem Features

The stem of red yucca is thick, cylindrical, and measures approximately 2–5 feet (60–150 cm). It has a robust texture and is typically green, maturing to a paler hue. Branching is minimal, with stems often emerging singularly or in sparse clusters. Distinguished by its fibrous texture and subtle longitudinal ridges, the stem supports the distinctive red flower stalks, making it a key identifying feature in arid and semi-arid environments.

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Fruit Features

The fruit of red yucca is a woody capsule that displays key features characteristic of this species. Upon reaching maturity, it transforms into a noticeably dry structure that typically splits open to release its seeds. The capsule is elongated in shape and sports a brownish hue with a firm, textured exterior. While it measures approximately 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in length, it is also noteworthy for its three distinct chambers, each containing seeds. These traits make the fruit easily recognizable, aiding in the identification of red yucca.

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Fruit Type

Capsule

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Key Facts About Red yucca

Attributes of Red yucca
Plant Type
Succulent, Herb
Plant Height
90 cm to 1.5 m
Spread
1.2 m to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green
Blue
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow
Red
Fruit Color
Black
Stem Color
Red
Burgundy
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Scientific Classification of Red yucca

Family
Asparagus
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Species
Red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora)
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Distribution Map of Red yucca

Red yucca grows natively in the Chihuahuan desert of northern Mexico and Texas, where it favors prairies, rocky slopes, and mesquite groves. This plant has been cultivated as an ornamental in the deserts of North America and Australia.
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Cultivated
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Potentially invasive
Exotic
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