Also known as Mexican Lily · 6 gardener saves
Beschorneria: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Beschorneria, the genus most gardeners know as mexican lily. We track 3 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 3 most-saved Beschorneria varieties
Of 3 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedMexican Lily
Beschorneria yuccoides
#2 most savedFlamingo Glow Beschorneria
Beschorneria yuccoides 'Flamingo Glow'
#3 most savedFairey Christmas Beschorneria
Beschorneria septentrionalis 'Fairey Christmas'
How to grow Beschorneria
What the Beschorneria varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 3 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Beschorneria year
- PlantMarch and April100% of varieties
Plant or transplant offsets after the danger of hard frost has passed.
- PruneJuly and August100% of varieties
Cut spent flower stalks down to the base after blooming is complete.
- Winter PrepOctober and November100% of varieties
Ensure excellent drainage; protect crown from excessive winter moisture.
- Spring CleanupFebruary67% of varieties
Remove any dead or damaged leaves from the base of the rosette.
Do
- Water deeply but infrequently to prevent root rot 🌱
- Provide plenty of sunlight for vibrant foliage
- Apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season
- Mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature
- Water sparingly during the growing season 🌱
Avoid
- Avoid overwatering, especially in winter ❌
- Don’t expose to full shade, which can cause legginess
- Refrain from using heavy clay soil without amendments
- Don’t neglect pest monitoring
What goes wrong with Beschorneria
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Mealybugs | White cottony spots on leaves and stems | Apply neem oil or insecticidal soap |
| Scale insects | Hard, shell-like bumps on plant surfaces | Use horticultural oil or insecticidal soap |
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Use insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Root rot | Wilting, yellowing, and mushy roots | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
| Fungal leaf spots | Discolored spots on leaves | Remove affected leaves and apply a fungicide |
Making more Beschorneria
Seeds
- Tuck seeds into moist soil surface
- Maintain warmth and humidity
- Keep soil consistently moist
- Germination occurs in 4-6 weeks
- Transplant seedlings when large enough
Offsets
- Carefully remove offsets from the parent plant
- Allow offsets to callus for 1-2 days
- Plant in well-draining soil
- Water lightly after planting
- Keep in bright, indirect light for root development
Beschorneria questions
How many types of Beschorneria are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 3 distinct Beschorneria varieties. The most popular — ranked by 6 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Beschorneria grow in?
Across its varieties, Beschorneria covers USDA Zones 8–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Beschorneria bloom?
Most Beschorneria varieties bloom in mid-summer, early summer, late spring to early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Beschorneria should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Beschorneria shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Beschorneria in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
