Agave schottii IB197

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

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

planting zones

7a-11

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Agave schottii IB197 plant details

Agave schottii IB197 is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Attracts bats, bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 schottii IB197

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave schottii IB197

USDA Zones: 7a - 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

This collection from 6,600' in the Catalina Mountains is probably one of the hardiest forms of this species. It should tolerate 0 °F. DS.

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How to Grow Agave schottii IB197

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- bats
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen