Beschorneria yuccoides (Mexican Lily)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Beschorneria |
| Species | yuccoides |
| Category | Bulbs, Tropicals |
| Origin | Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -4 -(-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 20 - 30 |
| Height | 1 m |
| Spread | 1.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| 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. |
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