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Agave gracilipes IB38

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 8"-15"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 5b-11

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Agave gracilipes IB38 plant details

Agave gracilipes IB38 is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun 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 gracilipes IB38

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 15 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave gracilipes IB38

USDA Zones: 5b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
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

One of the rarest hardy Agaves, this little known species that I collected in a west Texas canyon is described by Gentry in his Agave book, forming 3' wide rosettes of thick, dusky-dark-green leaves of medium width. Occasional offsets. Be among the first to try this unusual offering!  Should take -15 °F or lower. Guadalupe Mts, 5,100'

Gardening facts about Agave gracilipes IB38 plant

How to Grow Agave gracilipes IB38

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • 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

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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