Mexican Lilly

A striking evergreen succulent native to Mexico, Beschorneria yuccoides is prized for its architectural blue-green foliage and dramatic flower spikes. Often called the “Mexican Lily,” this drought-tolerant plant forms elegant rosettes of narrow leaves and produces tall stems of red and green tubular flowers that attract pollinators. Ideal for contemporary gardens, xeriscaping, and Mediterranean-style landscapes, Beschorneria yuccoides thrives in well-drained soil and sunny positions with minimal maintenance. Ideal for coastal gardens, architectural borders, or large containers.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any very well-drained soil
Position: Full sun
Season of interest: Evergreen foliage; dramatic flowers in Summer.
Hardiness: Half-hardy, may need protection in severe inland frosts.
Height: Foliage: 3ft (1m) Flower spikes: 6ft (2m); Spread:  3-4.5ft (1-1.5m)

Image by Leonora (Ellie) Enking cropped, and licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0