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Bell Flower Hesperaloe
Scientific Name: Hesperaloe campanulata G.D.Starr
Family: Agavaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 8-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 10° F (-12° C) Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Nuevo Leon, Mexico Growth Habits: Stemless, clumping rosettes, 3 feet tall and wide; 2 to 3 feet long (60-90 cm), 0.5 to 0.6 inch wide (12-15 mm), lime green leaves, with white fibers along the margins Watering Needs: Little water, well drained soil Propagation: Division, seeds

Blooming Habits:
Light pink flowers, 1 inch long and wide (2.5 cm) on a spike, up to 10 feet tall, which attracts hummingbirds, from late spring to early fall. Remove the spent spike after the blooming period.