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Slipper Flower
Bell Flower Hesperaloe
Slipper Flower

Common name:Slipper Flower
Botanical name:Pedilanthus macrocarpus

Succulent light green stems grow upright from woody crown. Grows at a moderate rate to 3' x 3'. Red 1" slipperlike flowers appear late spring to summer. Unique plant form. Great for containers. Attracts hummingbirds. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Sap may irritate skin. Native to Baja California and Sonora.

Bell Flower Hesperaloe

Common name:Bell Flower Hesperaloe
Botanical name:Hesperaloe campanulata

An attractive, smaller-sized accent that will reach about 3' x 3'. Plants do best in full sun and in well-drained soil. Stiff 1/2" wide leaves have marginal white fibers. Showy flower stalks with light pink blooms provide interest in spring and summer. Has an extremely long flowering period. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Native in Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

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Photographer: Kathleen Moore

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.