Brakelights Red Yucca
Hesperaloe parviflora 'Brakelights'
Compact, brilliant red-flowering yucca selection.
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Schedule: Very infrequent — often monthly or less once established. None when soil is cool and damp.
Emitters: Single low-flow emitter offset from base, or hand-watering only.
Overwatering is the #1 cause of cactus and agave loss. AE designs cactus zones on their own valve.
Arizona yards have very different microclimates. West-facing walls, glass, artificial turf, pavers, travertine, porcelain, and pool decking all increase reflected heat. AE considers these before confirming placement.
- Low root impact
AE verifies pool deck, paver, foundation, wall, and utility clearances before final planting.
Quick Facts
- Plant type
- Yucca
- Mature size
- 2 ft foliage, 3 ft flower stalks
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water use
- Low
- Bloom season
- Spring–fall
- Flower color
- True red
- Evergreen / Deciduous
- Evergreen
- Thorns / spines
- Mild
- Litter level
- Low
- Pool area
- Good with placement
- Pet/kid placement
- Use with care
- Maintenance
- Low
- Privacy value
- Low
- Shade value
- Low
- Native
- Desert-adapted
About Brakelights Red Yucca
Smaller and more saturated than standard red yucca. AE uses it for modern, tight planting beds.
Best uses: Compact red-flowering accent
AE Designer Opinion
Design Uses
- Pool area
- Modern courtyards
- Patio edges
Care & Maintenance
- Low water
- Minimal pruning
- Full sun
Pairs Well With
- Blue Agave
- Golden Barrel Cactus
- Deer Grass
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