Agave deserti [IB119]

Also Known As

Agave deserti subsp. deserti [IB119]

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7b-11

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Agave deserti [IB119] plant details

Agave deserti [IB119] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. 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 deserti [IB119]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave deserti [IB119]

USDA Zones: 7b - 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

Hardiest form of species. Grey leaves with silvery-white margins make this Agave very attractive. I wonder if it is not grown more because the name is so, well, uncreative! This collection is very different from my collection last year southwest of Borrego Springs. It comes from 4,300' in the San Jacinto Mountains, which is as high as I am aware that it grows. The plants were much more robust than those found in the Borrego area, growing to 3 - 4' wide, and no two were alike. Some were very open, and some formed tight mounds of many rosettes. You are sure to get something interesting! It should be hardy to around 0 - 5 °F, perhaps even lower in very dry climates. Limited supply. DS.