Red Yucca
Hesperaloe parviflora
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Apr 17, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Red Yucca
Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) is a clump-forming evergreen perennial native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and Mexico, bearing long, narrow, arching foliage with fibrous threads along the margins. Tall, arching flower stalks carry coral-red to deep rose tubular flowers beloved by hummingbirds, blooming from late spring through summer and often into fall. Despite the common name it is not a true yucca, but a member of the agave family noted for its outstanding drought tolerance. Starting at $16.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Red
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained, Alkaline, Acidic
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Requires full, hot sun for best flowering; in NE Florida's intense summer heat it thrives without shade. At least 6 hours of direct sun daily is needed — less sun dramatically reduces blooms.
Highly drought-tolerant once established — one of the most xeric perennials for NE Florida. Water sparingly; overwatering or poor drainage causes crown rot. No supplemental irrigation is needed after the first growing season except during extreme drought.
Demands sharply drained, sandy soil — NE Florida's sandy soils are ideal. Tolerates both acidic and alkaline pH. Avoid heavy clay, organically amended, or wet soils. Fertilizer is rarely needed; an annual light application of a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring is optional.
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Common questions
Is Red Yucca a good plant for St. Augustine?
Red Yucca is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 3-5 feet × 4-6 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.