Weeping Pink Texas Yucca

FlowerKisser Weeping Pink Texas Yucca is a new introduction in 2021. And part of the FlowerKisser series. Also known as Hesperaloe (Hesperaloe parviflora), this Texas Yucca has bright pink flowers on spikes. Weeping Pink is a Summer blooming plant that is loved by hummingbirds. In today’s post, we will highlight the great benefits of this new introduction.   

FlowerKisser Weeping Pink Texas Yucca Attributes Include:

• common name is FlowerKisser™ Weeping Pink Texas Yucca
• botanical name is Hesperaloe 
• grows in zones 6 to 9 
• full Sun 
• reaches 36 inches tall however, 5 feet tall with blooms 
• spread of 36 to 42 inches wide 
• bright pink flowers on tall, weeping bloom spikes  
• blooms from late Spring until Summer
• attract hummingbirds
• grow in containers
• fine textured evergreen
• tolerant of sandy, average, low fertility, drought dry, and well-drained soil conditions  
• tolerates drought conditions, once established – Water Wise 
• thrives best in the West, Southwest, and Pacific Northwest regions 

A High Country Gardens Introduction. 

Origin of the Weeping Pink Texas Yucca

A cold hardy succulent, Hesperaloe has showy flowers that hummingbirds are attracted to. David Salman, High Country Gardens’ Chief Horticulturist, discovered Weeping Pink in a Santa Fe commercial planting. Although Hesperaloe can take a year or two to mature prior to blooming, it is worth the wait. Blooms are bright pink flowers on tall, weeping floral spikes. Blooms throughout the Summer months.  

The FlowerKisser series are selected by High Country Gardens Chief Horticulturist David Salman. In particular this series has blooms that are more nectar-rich. As a result of this, the blooms attract pollinators such as honeybees, native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. 

Companion Plants for Weeping Pink Texas Yucca  

Plant Weeping Pink alongside Perovskia which is also known as Russian Sage, Caryopteris known as Blue Mist Spirea, or golden yellow Achillea known as Yarrow. Introduced by High Country Gardens. 

Blue Spires Russian Sage 

Perovskia atriplicifolia Blue Spires is also known as Blue Spires Russian Sage. Considered to be the best large growing Russian Sage.  

• grows in zones 4 to 9
• full Sun 
• reaches 48 inches tall with a spread of 48 inches wide 
• fragrant dark blue flower spikes and foliage 
• blooms in mid-Summer  
• bee friendly, attracts butterflies and hummingbirds  
• resistant to deer and rabbit  
• use in a cut floral arrangements  

 

Blue Mist Spirea – Weeping Pink Texas Yucca   

First Choice Caryopteris is also known as Blue Mist Spirea. Good source of nectar for bees and butterflies. Blue Mist is more compact size than other Blue Mist Spireas.    

• grows in zones 5 to 9
• full Sun 
• reaches 24 to 48 inches tall with a spreads 48 inches wide 
• fragrant deep blue flowers and foliage
• blooms from late Summer 
• bee friendly, attract butterflies 
• resistant to deer and rabbits 
• use in floral arrangements 
• tolerant of drought conditions once established – water wise, xeric 

 

Coronation Gold Achillea 

Coronation Gold Achillea is also known as Yarrow. A vigorous tall growing yarrow is a non-reseeding variety. Blooms all Summer. Thrives in heat conditions.  

• grows in zones 3 to 8 
• full Sun 
• reaches 36 inches tall with a 24 inch spread 
• fragrant blooms are large flat deep golden-yellow flower heads with fragrant foliage  
• blooms in the Summer 
• bee friendly, attracts butterflies 
• resistant to deer and rabbits 
• use in fresh floral arrangements and dried flower arrangements 
• tolerates all soil conditions including clay 
• tolerant of drought conditions once established – water wise, xeric 

 

We hope you enjoyed our post about the FlowerKisser Weeping Pink Texas Yucca. Tell us what you think about this new introduction of Texas Yucca. Do you have a favorite in the FlowerKisser series that you planted in your garden? If you enjoyed this post . . . .

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Mary