Beschorneria yuccoides (Mexican Lily) - Image 5

Botanical name: Beschorneria yuccoides

Common name: Mexican Lily

Family: Asparagaceae    (Formerly:Agavaceae / Amaryllidaceae)

Subfamily: Agavoideae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersOrnamental foliageSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Beschorneria yuccoides (Mexican Lily) with drooping red and green flowers on a thick arching stem
Beschorneria yuccoides (Mexican Lily) branch loaded with numerous downward pointing flower buds on a long stem


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