Hesperaloe 'Brakelight'

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Brakelight Red Yucca

 
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Description

This attractive succulent has foliage resembling blue green grass with white fraying fibers along margins that reaches. Red, bell shaped flowers rise above foliage in spring and summer on arching stems with overall height of 3'. This plant tolerates full to part sun with well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established but will do better with occasional summer watering. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Tolerates alkaline soil. Will naturalize slowly.

 

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Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Width Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.