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Giant Swordflower, Giant hesperaloe
Hesperaloe funifera
Use the Giant Hesperaloe as a dramatic accent plant in the landscape, stiff 6 foot long lime green leaves have white fibers that run along its edges. This hardy Chihuahuan Desert native handles full and reflected sun, prefers well draining soil. Shoots up a 15 foot stalk of creamy white flowers in the summer.
- Plant type: Succulent
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: Low
- Sun exposure: Full, Reflected Heat
- Height range: 4–6 Feet
- Width range: 4–6 Feet
- Growth rate: Medium
- Flower color: White
- Flower season: Summer
- General foliage color: Green
- Design style: Hummingbird
- Hardiness cold tolerance: 0 °F
- Soil preference: Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
- Canopy value: 28 ft²
- Native location: Chihuahuan desert: Texas, northeastern Mexico
- PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral
- Sunset zones: 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35
- USDA hardiness zone: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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