Giant Hesperaloe, Hesperaloe funifera, Arrowhead Ranch, March 23, 2006. |
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Giant Hesperaloe, Hesperaloe funifera, Mayo Clinic Hospital Phoenix, Arizona, May 14, 2007. |
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Giant Hesperaloe, Hesperaloe funifera | Giant Hesperaloe, Hesperaloe funifera |
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Giant Hesperaloe Flowers | Hesperaloe funifera Flower |
Giant Hesperaloe Hesperaloe funifera is an acaulescent perennial with a rosette habit. It is the largest of the Hesperaloes, a genus closely related to Yucca, it forms a massive, upright, rosette of heavy, stiff, yellow - green leaves and they form a plant that can reach a diameter and height of nearly 6 feet. It is still not commonly in cultivation. It prefers a sunny location in well drained soil and can take drought as well as freezing conditions.
The strong fibers H. funifera are used in Northern Mexico for cord products. Recent interest in the Hesperaloe species is focused on the potential use of the fibers for paper.
Height: 6 feet tall. It spreads to about 6 feet. |