Flamingo Glow Mexican Lily
Beschorneria yuccoides 'BESYS' PP #22,162
SKU
07914
Striking form, color and contrast with bright gold stripes along flexible, unarmed leaves. Sturdy pink stalks rise above the foliage in summer, showcasing bright green pendulous flowers within red bracts. A drought tolerant Agave relative from Mexico, considered to be the hardiest of the Beschoneria species.
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Full sun
Best with regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | bes-kor-NER-ee-uh yuk-KOY-deez |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Forms multiple rosettes to 3 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Mass Planting, Poolside, Rock Garden, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Poor Soils |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Best with regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Provide porous, well-drained soil. Best in full sun with regular water, but tolerates some drought once established. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
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