Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Light Green, Yellow, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

This attractive agave forms rosettes of 2' long leaves which have an overall vase shaped habit. Foliage is fleshy, pale green with yellow and dark green margins. Spines on margin and terminal are reddish brown. This succulent reaches 2' tall and 3' wide. It tolerates full to part sun with low to medium watering. It may be frost sensitive. Beautiful plant for containers. Blooms are infrequent.

Frost tolerant to 25 F. Alto try Agave desmettiana 'variegata' and Agave angustifolia.