Quick answer: Red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) is native to 2 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant, verified 04 Nov 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low water, Dry |
| Soil | Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, limestone-based, caliche, circumneutral pH |
| Bloom | Bloom Mar-Jul |
| Height | Up to 5 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Attracts hummingbirds and night-pollinating moths, deer browse foliage |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 04 Nov 2026
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Where is Red yucca native?
Red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) is native to New Mexico and Texas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Red yucca bloom?
Red yucca blooms Mar-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Red yucca need?
Light: Sun. Water: Low water, Dry. Soil: Sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam, clay, limestone-based, caliche, circumneutral pH. Mature height: Up to 5 ft tall.
Is Red yucca good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts hummingbirds and night-pollinating moths, deer browse foliage.
Is Red yucca deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Red yucca is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Red yucca seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as live plant that names the true species, last checked 04 Nov 2026. Look for the scientific name Hesperaloe parviflora on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Red yucca.
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