Mexican Lily

Mexican Lily

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Mexican Lily

Beschorneria yuccoides

An architectural succulent perennial with soft gray-green, yucca-like foliage and dramatic pink flower spikes that attract hummingbirds.

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Description

Beschorneria yuccoides is a striking, evergreen succulent perennial prized for its dramatic, arching rosettes of soft, gray-green, yucca-like foliage and spectacular, tall flower spikes. Native to Mexico, this clump-forming plant features long, sword-shaped, fleshy leaves that form a bold, architectural mound. In late spring through summer, mature plants send up tall, arching, coral-pink to reddish-pink stems rising 3-5 feet above the foliage, bearing pendulous clusters of tubular, greenish-yellow to red flowers that are highly attractive to hummingbirds. The flower bracts open sequentially over several weeks, extending the colorful display. Exceptionally drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant, and deer-resistant, it is an outstanding choice for xeriscape gardens, succulent gardens, Mediterranean landscapes, coastal gardens, and as a dramatic specimen in containers.

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  • Light: Full sun to partial shade

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  • Foliage & Flowers: Rosettes of long, sword-shaped, fleshy, soft gray-green to blue-green leaves; tall, arching, coral-pink to reddish-pink stems (3-5 ft) with pendulous clusters of tubular, greenish-yellow to red flowers in late spring through summer; attracts hummingbirds .
  • Mature Height: 2-3 ft (foliage); 3-5 ft (flower spikes)
  • Mature Spread: 3-4 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Hardiness Zones: USDA 8-11 ; Sunset 13, 16-17, 19-24
  • Core Benefits: Architectural yucca-like form, dramatic pink flower spikes, drought tolerant, deer resistant, attracts hummingbirds.
  • Best Uses: Xeriscape gardens, succulent gardens, Mediterranean gardens, coastal gardens, dramatic specimen, containers, borders.

Faqs

Q: How large does Mexican Lily get?
A: The foliage forms a clump 2-3 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, with the dramatic flower spikes rising 3-5 feet above the foliage.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: It performs best in full sun for the most compact growth and abundant flowers. It will tolerate light shade but may become more open.

Q: Is it drought tolerant?
A: Yes, once established, it is exceptionally drought tolerant. Water regularly during its first year, then little to no supplemental water is needed. It thrives in well-drained soils.

Q: Does it flower every year?
A: Mature plants typically flower reliably each year in late spring through summer, producing the dramatic tall pink spikes. Younger plants may take a few years to reach flowering size.

Q: Does it attract hummingbirds?
A: Yes, the tubular, nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, as well as bees and other pollinators.

Q: Is it deer resistant?
A: Yes, the tough, leathery, yucca-like foliage is generally resistant to deer browsing.

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