Beschorneria yuccoides

Beschorneria yuccoides Details

Beschorneria yuccoides is an herbaceous perennial that features lovely foliage and impressive flowering. The strap-like leaves are grey-green and emerge from a central clump. Solid and rather dramatic, red stems up to 1.5 m tall, rise through the foliage bearing tubular, red-pink flowers in summer which are great for attracting birds. This plant typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide, performing best on a well-drained site in full sun. It will tolerate dry conditions, coastal conditions, cool climates, and light frost once established but it will not tolerate prolonged wet. Beschorneria yuccoides is commonly added to mixed plantings, included in coastal or Mediterranean gardens, or planted to added variety and interest to a garden.