Botanical Name: Hesperaloe funifera Add
Common Name: Giant Hesperaloe  
Plant photo of: Hesperaloe funifera
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Grass, Succulent

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Green, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: George Hull MSN
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

Bold, upright accent forming rosettes up to 6' tall & wide. Next to no pruning. Tolerates full sun, reflected heat, & cold to 5F. Huge multi-branched flower stalks like antenna up to 15' covered with greenish-white 1" flowers. Slow. Stiff, broad, lime green erect leaves with coarse white fibers. Flowers are erect, bell shaped, creamy white with pink green blush. Flowers are full of nectar and hummer favs. Flowers April-October. Needs Good Drainage. Tx & No. Mx. Largest of Hesp.