Fauna
Plant · GBIF taxon 2771042

Red Yucca

Hesperaloe parviflora

Also known as Hummingbird Yucca, Redflower False Yucca, Samandoque

Red yucca produces arching, evergreen clumps of leathery, thread-margined leaves that send up tall flower spikes from late spring into summer. Coral-red to pink tubular blossoms open progressively along towering stalks, offering a vital nectar source for migrating hummingbirds and native bees. Despite its common name, it is not a true yucca, though it shares the same extraordinary drought tolerance and desert hardiness.

SucculentDrought TolerantAttracts Hummingbirds
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Key facts
Diet & prey
  • Photosynthetic
Predators
  • White-tailed Deer
  • Javelinas
  • Desert Cottontails
ThreatsHabitat loss, over-watering in cultivated settings, deer grazing on young bloom stalks
HabitatsChihuahuan Desert scrub, rocky limestone hills, arid grasslands, xeriscape gardens
Life span15–30+ years
Classification
  1. OrderAsparagales
  2. FamilyAsparagaceae
  3. GenusHesperaloe
  4. SpeciesHesperaloe parviflora
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Location: Look for dramatic tall flower stalks in full sun along desert trails, parks, and xeriscapes.
  • Hummingbird Watching: Stand quietly nearby during summer mornings to observe foraging hummingbirds.
  • Garden Care: Plant in well-draining soil and avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
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