Texas Red Yucca (Hesperaloe) is a very popular, long blooming succulent that does well in New Mexico landscapes. But the colorful flowers are also a favorite food source for aphids. If left unchecked, aphids will ruin the appearance of the flower spikes and shorten the bloom time of the plant. There is an easy way to get rid of the aphids without the use of pesticides; wash the flowers. Bring a hose out to the infested plants. Then cup the flower spike from behind with your h