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Agave potatorum 'Baja'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Agave potatorum 'Baja' plant details

Agave potatorum 'Baja' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - 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 potatorum 'Baja'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave potatorum 'Baja'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small, tight, regular rosettes; moderate water, full sun.

Gardening facts about Agave potatorum 'Baja' plant

How to Grow Agave potatorum 'Baja'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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