Plants in genus beschorneria
Beschorneria yuccoides
Beschorneria yuccoides is a succulent plant native to Mexico, known for its stemless form and linear, lanceolate leaves. It produces an inflorescence that can reach up to 6 feet in height, featuring reddish-pink panicles of terminal flowers. This architectural specimen is evergreen and can grow outdoors in warm, sheltered locations or under glass. It is not tolerant of severe freezes but is suitable for mixed container centerpieces in colder climates. Beschorneria yuccoides has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Beschorneria 'Ding Dong'
Beschorneria 'Ding Dong' is a striking plant selected for its massive proportions, featuring a thick, green, sandpaper-like rosette about 3 feet wide. In spring, it produces a 7-foot tall flowering spike that turns bright red and branches outward, adorned with bell-shaped flowers of red and green. This plant is well-suited for dry shade and xeriscaping.
Beschorneria septentrionalis
Beschorneria septentrionalis is a winter-hardy hybrid with a 3-foot clump of wide, gray-green foliage. In mid-spring, it produces a 7-foot tall bright red stalk with long tubular red flowers tipped in green. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in part sun to light shade, making it a striking addition to rock gardens.
Beschorneria septentrionalis 'Fairey Christmas'
Beschorneria septentrionalis 'Fairey Christmas' is a North American native plant related to agave, discovered in 1987 in Tamaulipas, Mexico. It forms clumps of large evergreen, non-spiny rosettes that reach 18 inches tall and 4 feet wide. In March and April, it produces 5-foot tall glossy red flower spikes with reddish bells and green tips. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant is attractive to hummingbirds and adds a vibrant touch to gardens with its striking appearance.