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Agave tequilana 'Sunrise'

Also Known As

  • Agave 'Tequila Sunrise'
  • Agave tequilana 'Variegata

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Agave tequilana 'Sunrise' plant details

Agave tequilana 'Sunrise' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, chartreuse, variegated and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade 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 tequilana 'Sunrise'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave tequilana 'Sunrise'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
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

Tall, vase-shaped form 4 to 6'. Narrow variegated leaves w/small marginal teeth. Hardy to 23 °F.

Gardening facts about Agave tequilana 'Sunrise' plant

How to Grow Agave tequilana 'Sunrise'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • 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

    • variegated
    • white
    • chartreuse
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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