Night-blooming False Yucca

Hesperaloe nocturna, Asparagaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

SaguaroCarnegiea gigantea

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

LechuguillaAgave lechuguilla

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Long-leaf Joint FirEphedra trifurca

Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Bushman's PoisonAdenium swazicum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Desert Bird of ParadiseCaesalpinia gilliesii

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Tree ChollaCylindropuntia cholla

Desert succulents with similar shallow root systems competing for limited moisture

Uses

Functions

Night Pollinator HabitatFiber ProductionArchitectural PlantWater Efficient Landscaping

Edible Parts

Flower BudsFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Leaf Fiber AntisepticWound Dressing

Common Questions

What zones does Night-blooming False Yucca grow in?

Night-blooming False Yucca grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Night-blooming False Yucca?

Good companions for Night-blooming False Yucca include Saguaro, Lechuguilla, Long-leaf Joint Fir, Bushman's Poison, Desert Bird of Paradise.

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