Beschorneria yuccoides (Mexican Lily)
Amole, Sisi, Mexican Lily, Mexican False Red Yucca, Yucca-Leaved Beschorneria, Beschorneria superba
Reminiscent of Yuccas, Beschorneria yuccoides (Mexican Lily) is an evergreen perennial forming a soft stemless rosette of strap-shaped, gray-green leaves, up to 2 ft. long (60 cm). Tough and pliable, the leaves are smooth, without teeth or spines. Eventually the rosette will increase slowly by offsets to form a cluster of rosettes. In late spring to early summer, the foliage is topped with a thick, often slightly arching, pinkish-red flowering stalk reaching 3-7 ft. (90-210 cm). It bears nodding bell-shaped bright green flowers adorned with showy red bracts. Heat and drought tolerant, Mexican Lily contributes a bold architectural form throughout the year. It is worth growing for its striking glaucous swordlike foliage and exotic arching flower spikes.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Leaves form a foliage clump to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm).
- Easily grown in humus-rich loam, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Appreciates afternoon shade in hot summer climates. When in growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly. Water sparingly in winter. Drought tolerant.
- Great for beds and borders, city gardens, coastal gardens or Mediterranean gardens.
- Virtually pest and disease free, but keep an eye out scale insects.
- Propagate by seed sown in spring at 70°F (21°C). Offsets can be carefully removed and potted up in spring.
- Native to Mexico.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 10
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents, Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 3' – 7' (90cm – 210cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 10
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents, Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 3' – 7' (90cm – 210cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Mediterranean Garden |