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Beschorneria yuccoides

Mexican Iily

Minimal; remove spent flower stalks and any dead/yellowing leaves.

Beschorneria yuccoides, or Mexican Lily, is a striking, architectural succulent known for its fountain-like rosette of soft, blue-green, strap-like leaves and dramatic, tall flower spikes with pinkish stems and greenish-pink bell flowers, attracting pollinators. Native to Mexico, this hardy, drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and suits contemporary, Mediterranean, or coastal gardens, offering a low-maintenance, sculptural element.

Maintenance

Minimal; remove spent flower stalks and any dead/yellowing leaves.

Height and spread

Up to 1 mx 1m

Some photographs by Martina Gemmola

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