[2] Hesperaloe has narrow, funnel-like evergreen leaves with a slightly sharp tip, with a fringe of white, thread-like fibers along the edges—not unlike those seen on related species (such as Agave filifera or A. schidigera, for example).

Vibrant red or yellow, tubular flowers are borne on branching, reddish-tinted inflorescences (measuring up to 1.5 m/5 ft in length) from late spring to midsummer; these blooms are often a highlight in the garden, said to resemble a natural "fireworks" display.

It is also a popular "green" choice for xeric landscaping in México, as seen in places like Hermosillo, Mexicali, Monterrey and Saltillo, to name a few.

[5] Despite having slightly sharp (albeit blunted) leaf-ends, H. parviflora can be a much less daunting, less problematic plant choice in the garden, especially compared to the needle-sharp (and, in some species, serrated) foliage of genera like Agave, Sansevieria (now Dracaena) or Yucca.

[6] Furthermore, they do not spread or "pup" anywhere near as prolifically as the aforementioned genera tend to do, rather growing at a steadier, more manageable rate.