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.
About the genus
Beschorneria is a genus of succulent plants belonging to the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae, native to semi-arid areas of Mexico and Central America. They are generally large evergreen perennials forming clumps of grey-green leaves, with tall flower-spikes to 1.5 metres (4.9 ft). Marginally hardy, they may require winter protection in areas subject to frost.SpeciesBeschorneria albiflora Matuda – Oaxaca, Chiapas, Guatemala, Honduras Beschorneria calcicola A.García-Mendoza – Oaxaca Beschorneria carolinae Jimeno-Sevilla & García-Gutiérrez – Veracruz Beschorneria dubia Carrière – Tamaulipas Beschorneria rigida Rose – Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Puebla Beschorneria septentrionalis A.García Mendoza – Tamaulipas, Nuevo León Beschorneria starrii Davis – Puebla, Veracruz Beschorneria tubiflora (Kunth & C.D.Bouché) Kunth – San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo Beschorneria wrightii Hook.f – México State Beschorneria yuccoides K.Koch – Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruzformerly included
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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
Where is the best place to plant Beschorneria septentrionalis x yuccoides?
Beschorneria septentrionalis x yuccoides prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Beschorneria septentrionalis x yuccoides need?
Beschorneria septentrionalis x yuccoides grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Beschorneria septentrionalis x yuccoides hardy in the UK?
Beschorneria septentrionalis x yuccoides has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Beschorneria septentrionalis x yuccoides?
Seed sown in spring at 21°C, Offsets removed and potted up in spring.