Hesperaloe engelmannii San Saba Montenegro that's virtually unknown in most

that's virtually unknown in most gardening circles

there is virtually no care needed

but the latter is a completely different double red-flowered plant

expect the deer-resistant foliage to remain evergreen

sturdy red hot pokers that are winter hardy to Zone 5b/6a

Hesperaloe engelmannii San Saba Montenegro that's virtually unknown in most(aka: Hesperaloe parviflora var. engelmannii) Hesperaloe engelmannii is a closely related plant to the better known Hesperaloe parviflora, but larger in all parts. The darker green leaves can reach just over 3' long, and the flower spikes, which rise alongside the leaves, can reach 7'+ tall. The bright red calyces open to reveal soft pink flowers. Hesperaloe engelmannii is from central Texas, far to the north of the native range of Hesperaloe