BESCHORNERIA yuccoides. Mexico. A showy relative of Agave and Yucca, with similar features. It has rosettes, or crowns, of 2' grey green leaves, sword shaped like those of Yucca but soft and flexible. The rosettes branch at the base to form compact clumps. In early summer thick coral pink flowering shoots rise 3-6' from older rosettes to display green and red, bell shaped blossoms. A striking specimen plant, and much less temperamental than many of its relatives. Sun or light shade, most soils, moderate to occasional watering. Probably hardy to 15^oF or less.