HESPERALOE parviflora

Original succulent and evergreen plant which grow maximum 80-100 cm tall. It is native to the desert areas of West Texas and Mexico. It is without stems and it is characterized by clumps of arched-leaves which are thin and long, leathery and blue-green, with typical frayed fibers of a white color on the margins. From late spring and throughout summer, the plant shows an uncommon blooming made of 1,50 cm tall stems full of numerous pink/coral campanula- shaped flowers, especially appreciated by hummingbirds.

It needs a sunny or a semi shaded position. Soil must be poor, sandy, stony and well drained. It tolerates drought, but some summer irrigations could be necessary in the summer in case of long drought periods. It tolerates temperatures below 0, but it's better to put it in places protected from the winter cold winds. It has a wonderful effect if grown in pot, or in rock gardens with other cactaceae plants in order to create very original borders.