Monhalx false yucca

Hesperaloe parviflora 'Monhalx'

PerennialAsparagaceae

Monhalx false yucca
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantSalt tolerant
USDA zones6 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Arching
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Soil types
Sand, loam

Garden uses

Pollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimenWinter interest

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Monhalx' false yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora 'Monhalx') is a perennial for specimen plantings, rock gardens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It has an arching shape and blooms in spring and again in summer. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the flowers. Deer tend to pass it by.

Pairs well with Fountain grass, California poppy, and Goldenrod.

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