Rare and unusual perennial plants for the Mediterranean climate.


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Beschorneria yuccoides

 

Scientific Name:

Beschorneria yuccoides

Common Name:

Deciduous vs. Evergreen

Evergreen

Perennial vs. Annual

Perennial

Shade vs. Sun

full sun

Height x Width
& How Stands

to 3-4' tall X wide, with flower stalks to 4-6'

Flower Color
& Bloom Time

Fleshy rosy pink flower stalks with pink and green tubular flowers in summer

Zone

hardy to 15° F

Description, Notes

Deer, rabbit, and drought resistant clumper in the Agave (Agavaceae) Family grown for its grey-green thornless foliage and awe inspiring sharply contrasted pink summer blooms; bright and soft leaved structured plant without the spiky foliage (ouch!) normally equated with Agaves; will tolerate partial shade; hardy.






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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.

All plants are classified under USDA hardiness zones.

 

 

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