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Agave funkiana

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

8b-11

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Agave funkiana plant details

Agave funkiana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 funkiana

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave funkiana

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

A handsome agave with a pale stripe down the center of the thick, pointed, green leaves edged in curled spines and tipped with a very sharp spine. Can reach up to 3 ft tall in clumps as wide. Easy, safe from foot traffic, in sun to part shade and well-drained soil with occasional summer water to speed growth. Frost hardy to 15F, mid USDA zone 8, especially if winter dry. Can also be grown in containers with winter protection.