Hesperaloe parviflora ‘Desert Dusk’

Desert Dusk hesperaloe
Maroon flowers on a compact spike over a long spring-summer bloom season. Tough, grass-like foliage. Adaptable, durable, good in sunny, well-drained garden areas and in pots.
synonyms Hesperaloe parviflora ‘MSWNPERMA’ Desert Dusk® PP# 28909
height 2–3ft
width 2–3ft
tolerates Coast, Cold, Drought, Heat, Narrow Planting, Pots, Rooftops, Wind
water
needs
Low
water
info
Water this plant every couple of weeks through its first dry season. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. Going forward it won’t need supplemental irrigation, though it will look more lush if given water every two to four weeks during dry weather once established. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to
-20F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose 1/2 Strength, Low Needs
origin Texas, N Mexico, cultivar
california
native
No
sunset
zones
3, 6–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

In late winter cut down spent flower spikes and thin out older leaves if they look ratty.