Overview

Beschorneria septentrionalis x yuccoides is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Beschorneria, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Beschorneria septentrionalis x yuccoides grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include architectural, coastal, city and courtyard gardens and wall side borders.

About

Beschorneria septentrionalis x yuccoides is an evergreen, clump-forming cultivar within the Asparagaceae family. It thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites and prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H3, this plant is suitable for architectural planting in coastal, city, courtyard gardens, and wall-side borders. It is of interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed sown in spring at 21°C or by potting up offsets removed in spring.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Beschorneria

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Beschorneria septentrionalis x yuccoides size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Architectural, Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Beschorneria septentrionalis x yuccoides

Propagation

Seed sown in spring at 21°C, Offsets removed and potted up in spring

Pest resistance

Scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions