Botanical Name
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Hesperaloe parviflora
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Description
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Texas native with sword-shaped, grayish-green leaves and long blooming pinkish-red, tubular flowers appearing on tall spikes above the foliage. Well suited for mass plantings, adds vertical interest to the landscape. Attracts hummingbirds.
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Exposure
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Full Sun
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Height x Width
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2-3' H x 2-3' W
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Water
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Requires little water once established.
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Zones
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Zones 8-10
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Fertilization
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Fertilize in spring and mid-summer with a well-balanced fertilizer.
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Pruning
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Prune as needed to remove spent flower stalks. Requires little pruning.
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PC #
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CsNH13299
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