Agave ovatifolia 'Frosty Blue'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

7a-11

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Agave ovatifolia 'Frosty Blue' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave ovatifolia 'Frosty Blue'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave ovatifolia 'Frosty Blue'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 7. Cupped gray leaves. Drought tolerant.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A Cistus introduction and new. This mega-century plant, first discovered by Lynn Lowrey in northeastern Mexico some 30 years ago and just named recently by agaveist Greg Starr, might be the largest of the cold hardy agaves, reaching eventually to 6-8' with beautifully formed, blue leaves. Our selection, made from a more recent batch, has a distinct, pale aquamarine hue with the classic shape of cupped, upright, and slightly outward bending leaves. The species has taken the cold and wet of Dallas TX, for instance, so upper USDA zone 7 for cold hardiness; possibly colder in gritty or dry soil. Fabo container plant.