MSWNPERMA Desert Dusk® Red Yucca

Desert Dusk® is a compact red-yucca selection with upright flower stalks and distinctive maroon blooms. In low-desert gardens it usually flowers from March through June, while its mature foliage clump is listed at about 3 feet tall and wide. ## Form and Flower The breeder describes Desert Dusk® as an exclusive Hesperaloe selection with compact, upright spikes and maroon flowers. Its color is darker than the familiar red-flowered type, making the blooms easy to distinguish in a dry planting. The [Mountain States Wholesale Nursery profile](https://mswn.com/plants/hesperaloe-parviflora-mswnperma-pp-28909-desert-dusk-desert-dusk-red-yucca/) lists a 3-by-3-foot mature size and USDA Zone 5 hardiness. ## Siting and Care Plant in full sun for best flowering; the breeder also reports that it handles reflected heat and partial shade. The published March-to-June bloom window describes low-desert timing, so flowering dates can shift in other climates. Leave space around the clump for the upright stalks and avoid persistently wet planting pockets. ## Landscape Use Use the rosette as a sculptural accent in a gravel bed, sunny border, or waterwise planting. Its compact footprint works well among lower perennials and larger boulders. ## Maintenance Once flower stalks have finished, remove them at the base if a neat appearance is desired. Keep routine work to occasional cleanup of dry leaves and spent stalks.