Agave schottii IB208

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"-48"

planting zones

8a-11

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Agave schottii IB208 plant details

Agave schottii IB208 is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 schottii IB208

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 48 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave schottii IB208

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly 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

Related to A. toumeyana and A. parviflora, this smaller species from mountains of southern and central Arizona is not grown as frequently in favor of larger species. It forms rosettes of narrow, green leaves with a single spine at the tip of each. The rosettes spread to form broad clumps over time. Altogether the plant looks very much like one of the trunkless Yuccas from northern Arizona or southern Utah, but the clumps are much larger and denser. This collection from about 4,800' east of Ruby, Arizona should be hardy to around 10 °F. DS.