Hesperaloe funifera Also known as Giant Hesperaloe, New Mexico False Yucca, Samandoce Upright, bold, and striking growth habits define this slow-growing evergreen plant. It showcases stiff, narrow, green leaves that cluster in upright formations, reaching heights of up to six feet. The leaf margins feature distinctive white, stringy fibers that gradually peel away as the plant matures. In summer, a greenish-white flower stalk emerges from the center, producing nocturnal flowers that attract bats and hummingbirds for pollination. After blooming, the flowers develop woody capsules containing flat, black seeds. Due to its striking foliage, this plant makes a beautiful addition to decorative pots along open walls or near large pools and ponds. It can also serve effectively as a streetscape shrub or for mass plantings in medians. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert in northeastern Mexico and southern Texas, this plant thrives at elevations up to 7,500 feet. Hardy down to about five degrees Fahrenheit, it can survive extended periods without supplemental irrigation once established. The Giant Hesperaloe prefers well-draining, somewhat rocky soils and flourishes in full sun, and can take ample reflected heat. As a very low-maintenance accent plant, it is relatively easy to grow. Newly planted shrubs should be protected with chicken wire, as rabbits enjoy munching on their foliage. BONAP MAPHeight: 6’ Spread: 6’ Bloom: March-MayLight: Full SunWater: LowZone: 6-10Origin: Texas, Southwestern U.S.Deer Resistant: Yes
