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Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'

Also Known As

Agave angustifolia
Agave angustifolia var. marginata
Agave vivipara var. marginata
Marginata Caribbean Agave
Variegated Maguey Lechugilla

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

9a-12

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Agave angustifolia 'Marginata' plant details

Agave angustifolia 'Marginata' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer green and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Who wants some mezcal? Agave angustifolia is the main species, known as espadin, used to make mezcal, the sister liquor of tequila, especially in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, the home of mezcal. It resembles the tequila agave, A. tequilana, with long, sword-like leaves in shades of silver-blue to powder blue. It is a large-growing century plant so you'll need some space to grow it though, in a pot in Canada, it won't grow as large as pictured here near Puerto Escondido.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Beautiful, dense, sea urchin-like rosette with stiff, short, sword shaped leaves, blue green with creamy white margins and brown spines. Also known as the Caribbean agave. Highly salt tolerant.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

Full sun to filtered shade. Outdoor. Green to Yellow Flowers on a 10 to 16 feet tall panicle.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

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Gardening facts about Agave angustifolia 'Marginata' plant

How to Grow Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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