Beschorneria yuccoides
Mexican Lily
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus |
Beschorneria |
Species |
yuccoides |
Category |
Bulbs, Tropicals |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cool season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H3 - H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
-4 -(-1) |
Temperature (°F) |
20 - 30 |
Height |
1 m |
Spread |
1.5 m |
Cultivation |
Beschorneria yuccoides grows in soils ranging from a pH of 5.5 - 8. It is adapted to clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sand, sandy clay loam, sandy loam and silt loam soils, and prefers high fertility. It grows well in direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. It has high drought tolerance and in more temperature climates is suited to pot or planter culture. |
Growth |
Fast |