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    Agave salmiana 'Green Giant'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 6'-12'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Agave salmiana 'Green Giant' plant details

    Agave salmiana 'Green Giant' 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 salmiana 'Green Giant'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave salmiana 'Green Giant'

    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

    Large rosettes to 10'; green curved toothy leaves. Hardy to 10 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Agave salmiana 'Green Giant' plant

    How to Grow Agave salmiana 'Green Giant'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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