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    • Photo of Beschorneria 'Ding Dong' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Beschorneria 'Ding Dong'

    Also Known As

    • Beschorneria septentrionalis 'Ding Dong'
    • Ding Dong Red False Agave

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Beschorneria 'Ding Dong' plant details

    Beschorneria 'Ding Dong' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Beschorneria 'Ding Dong'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Beschorneria 'Ding Dong'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Other worldly! This huge Yucca-like succulent forms a rosette up to 3' across of soft-green sandpaper-textured leaves from which it shoots a brilliant firecracker of a 6-7' flower stalk bearing bell-shaped red-bracted flowers with yellow tips. Definitely a conversation piece for the garden and a hummingbird magnet! S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Plant Delights selection, (are ho ho's and Twinkies next) of false red Agave, seven foot phallic stalks open to multitudes of pendant red and green bell shaped flowers, it's hardy at Plant Delights, I'm guessing not so here.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Bright red and green flowers for weeks in spring are loved by hummingbirds. 5' tall x 3' wide. Provide a drink during the summer if dry.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Beschorneria 'Ding Dong' plant

    How to Grow Beschorneria 'Ding Dong'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Beschorneria albiflora

    aka Trunking Beschorneria

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Beschorneria albiflora form by Stan Shebs
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    Beschorneria yuccoides

    aka Beschorneria superba, Beschorneria yuccoides subsp. yuccoides, Amole, Mexican False Red Yucca, Mexican Lily, Sisi

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 7'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Beschorneria yuccoides foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Beschorneria septentrionalis

    aka False Agave, False Red Agave, False Red Yucca

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Beschorneria septentrionalis flower, foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Beschorneria sp

    aka Mexican Lily

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Beschorneria sp flower by J.G. in SF
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    Beschorneria sp. Queretaro coll. #73-80

    aka Beschorneria sp. 'Queretaro'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Beschorneria sp. Queretaro coll. #73-80 flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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