Beschorneria yuccoides Flamingo Glow PP22162

Scientific Name: Beschorneria yuccoides 'Besys'

Also Known As

Beschorneria yuccioides 'Flamingo Glow'
Flamingo Glow Variegated Mexican Lily
Variegated Amole
Variegated False Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

8b-10b

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Beschorneria yuccoides Flamingo Glow PP22162 plant details

Beschorneria yuccoides Flamingo Glow PP22162 is an evergreen cactus / succulent with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Beschorneria yuccoides Flamingo Glow PP22162

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Beschorneria yuccoides Flamingo Glow PP22162

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hardy to 10-15 °F, this easy and attractive Agave relative commands attention in a specimen pot or as a focal point in zone 7b-10 gardens. Creamy yellow centered strap like foliage forms 3-4' high clumps, with spikes bearing pendulous pink and green flowers in summer. Only a few available. Shipping large specimens in 2 gal pots.

By: Avant Gardens

(VARIEGATED MEXICAN LILY) Agave relative from Mexico, this evergreen perennial forms a 3’ rosette of wide, curving, unarmed, striking pointed leaves with broad bright yellow central stripes. Stout summer flower spikes 5-6’ in the air are draped with pendulous bracts of mauve pink – very showy. Soil with decent drainage, full sun to light shade, a little summer water. Deer resistant. USDA Z8b