Hesperaloe parviflora 'Straight Up Red' PPAF, Red False Agave or Red Yucca great gift Selection made by Frank Waley

Selection made by Frank Waley in France during World War I

cut back in early August

The yellowish-green spring flowers don't amount to much

Hollow (fistula) square stems culminate in large

Finely filigreed

Hesperaloe parviflora 'Straight Up Red' PPAF, Red False Agave or Red Yucca great gift Selection made by Frank WaleyThis selection of red flowering H. parviflora was chosen for a longer bloom period than most. Best grown in full sun with gritty soils with good drainage. Most commonly killed by poor drainage in wet winters. Hummingbird favorite. Mature size: 3 4 ft T x 6 ft W, flower stalks to 6 ft T Minimum temperature: 20 F Photo of H. parviflora leaves by Skarz, CC BY SA 4. 0, via Wikimedia Commons