Agave palmeri IB214

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

6b-11

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Agave palmeri IB214 plant details

Agave palmeri IB214 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 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 palmeri IB214

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave palmeri IB214

USDA Zones: 6b - 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

Another collection of this species, from 6,950' in the Chiricahua Mountains. These plants had rosettes up to 6' across, with slightly more lax, green leaves with broad bases. This form should be hardy to -5 °F once large and well established.