Beschorneria stricta 'Tip-a-LaPeña'

Also Known As

False Yucca

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"
W: 18"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Beschorneria stricta 'Tip-a-LaPeña' plant details

Beschorneria stricta 'Tip-a-LaPeña' is a semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer green and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Beschorneria stricta 'Tip-a-LaPeña'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: green and red blooms in summer
Uses: long blooming, rock garden, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Beschorneria stricta 'Tip-a-LaPeña'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From a 1993 collection in the rugged mountains of Coahuila, Mexico amid many other botanical treasures, comes this strap-leaved, blue-green perennial, to only about 18”, with some of the prettiest flowers to be found in the genus. The stems are red, holding orange red flowers with bases dipped in green. Hummingbird magnets! We are still looking for a likely name. Because of its high elevation habitat at over 8500 ft, it is expected to be frost hardy well into USDA zone 7 and evergreen to 15 ℉. Full sun to medium shade; has succeeded in full shade in very hot climates with occasional summer water for best look. A very nice plant.