Beschorneria septentrionalis /False Red Agave

Striking red stems on this yucca-like plant
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Striking red stems on this yucca-like plant	Plants growing in containers at a nursery in spring	Specimen plant
Specimen plant in the Houston Botanical Garden	Dramatic display of a floral stalk towering above the rosette of foliage	Close-up image of floral stalk and rosette of foliage


Scientific Name:	Beschorneria septentrionalis
Common Name:	False Red Agave
Plant Type:	Evergreen
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	8, 9, 10 Determine Your Zone
Height:	5-8 feet
Spread:	2 -3 feet
Bloom time:	Spring, Summer
Fruit color:	Red
Light Exposure:	Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	No
Comments:	This is a relatively new plant introduction into the trade from Mexico. It is a relative of the century plant and produces a rosette of yucca-like foliage from which arises a striking red floral stalk with red bell-like flowers with green tips in spring. The red floral stalk and seed pods remain for a long time after flowering It makes a strong presence in the landscape because of its striking flowers and interesting rosette of foliage that do not contain thorns. In hot climates provide some protection from afternoon direct sun.