Agave mckelveyana [IB145]

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6b-11

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Agave mckelveyana [IB145] plant details

Agave mckelveyana [IB145] 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. 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 mckelveyana [IB145]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave mckelveyana [IB145]

USDA Zones: 6b - 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

Coming from mountainous areas of western Arizona, this Agave forms open rosettes of blue-grey leaves up to 2' across. It is not a bulky plant, having a more delicate appearance than many of the hardy Agaves. Although not widely grown, it is quite tolerant of cold and wet conditions: Tim Behan, a grower of cold hardy succulents in Rhode Island found it to be one of the best performing Agaves at a small size for him. This collection from 5,100' in the Hualapi Mountains of Arizona should be hardy to at least -5 °F. Hualapi Mts, AZ 4,900', rare.