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Little Giant Hesperaloe
Hesperaloe x funifera 'Little Giant' PPAF
Pronunciation: hess-per-AL-oh foo-NIF-er-a
SKU #46803
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE:
Reaches 4 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | A smaller hybrid of the "Giant" Hesperaloe, with bright, rich pink spikes of blooms from spring through summer. Dense clumps of green sword-shaped foliage add excellent year-round texture to xeric and waterwise gardens. Tolerates the hottest sun, even reflective heat, making it a great option along south-facing walls. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Sedum (Sedum); Yarrow (Achillea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Russian Sage (Perovskia) |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average to lean, well-drained soil. Water deeply in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates dry spells. Feed in early spring. Remove spent bloom stalks for a neat appearance. Protect young, tender plants from rabbits and deer. |
Details
| Description | A smaller hybrid of the "Giant" Hesperaloe, with bright, rich pink spikes of blooms from spring through summer. Dense clumps of green sword-shaped foliage add excellent year-round texture to xeric and waterwise gardens. Tolerates the hottest sun, even reflective heat, making it a great option along south-facing walls. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Sedum (Sedum); Yarrow (Achillea); Coneflower (Echinacea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Russian Sage (Perovskia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average to lean, well-drained soil. Water deeply in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates dry spells. Feed in early spring. Remove spent bloom stalks for a neat appearance. Protect young, tender plants from rabbits and deer. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.