Red Yucca

Drought-Tolerant Red Yucca

Bring the heat with bold color and unbeatable toughness when you plant the incredible Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora). This native, drought-tolerant, broadleaved evergreen is a blooming machine that pumps out vivid red to coral-pink tubular flowers all season long. A true wildlife magnet, its nectar-rich spikes reliably pull in hummingbirds, butterflies, and all kinds of pollinator action learn about more hummingbird-friendly plants.

This eye-catching beauty features long, arching, grass-like foliage in rich green tones that sway gracefully in the breeze. When summer arrives, tall, dramatic flower spikes shoot skyward for maximum impact. As temperatures cool, the evergreen leaves deepen into a moody purple, while each spent bloom turns into a slender, ornamental seed pod for year-round interest.

A true desert-strong native, Red Yucca thrives where many plants wave the white flag. Its deep roots handle poor, dry, rocky soils with ease, making it an excellent fit for rock gardens. This plant becomes almost effortless once established. Gardeners love using it in containers, as accent plantings, or lining paths and driveways for bold architectural effect. Let this tough yet elegant plant bring structure, color, and motion to even your driest, sunniest spots.

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Key Features

• Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinator gardens
• Dramatic spikes of vibrant red and coral flowers
• Thrives in dry, sunny areas where other plants struggle
• Broadleaved evergreen with striking year-round color
• Low maintenance and extremely drought-tolerant

Landscaping Uses

Use Red Yucca to add bold color, structure, and movement to hot, dry landscapes, xeriscapes, and container displays.

• Front entry accents
• Driveway or pathway borders
• Mass plantings for architectural drama
• Container plantings for patios and pool areas
• Wildlife and pollinator gardens

Care & Maintenance

Red Yucca grows best in USDA zones 5 to 10. This broad-leaved evergreen performs beautifully in dry, full sun locations and is beloved for its hands-off nature and water-wise personality. Learn more about Yucca care info here.

• Planting Time: Spring or fall
• Sun Requirements: Full sun for strongest bloom production
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; handles rocky, sandy, or poor soils with ease learn about well-drained soil
• Moisture Needs: Extremely drought-tolerant once established; use the Finger Test and provide regular moisture the first year
• Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of bark mulch or Arborist mulch (learn why mulch matters)
• Fertilization: Light feeding in spring if desired; compost works well
• Pruning: Remove flower stalks after blooming; trim old foliage as needed
• Special Perks: Deer and rabbit resistant, heat and drought tough, thrives in xeric conditions, handles poor soils

Root Support: Don’t forget to order Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong mycorrhizal support

Bring On the Heat With Red Yucca

This fiery favorite earns its place in every dry garden with nonstop blooms, effortless care, and unbeatable wildlife appeal. Let Red Yucca turn your sunniest, driest areas into thriving, colorful highlights. Order your Red Yucca now from Nature Hills and enjoy bold blooms that light up your landscape all season long.

FAQs

What makes Red Yucca drought-tolerant?
Red Yucca has deep, efficient roots and stores moisture in its thick foliage, allowing it to thrive with very little water.

Do hummingbirds like Red Yucca?
Yes, its tubular red flowers are a hummingbird favorite and attract them all summer long.

Does Red Yucca stay evergreen?
Red Yucca is a broad-leaved evergreen that stays colorful year-round, turning purple in cold weather.

Can Red Yucca grow in containers?
Absolutely. It makes a bold container plant for patios, entryways, and pool areas.

How big does Red Yucca get?
Most plants reach about 2 to 3 feet tall in foliage, with flower spikes rising up to 5 feet in summer.