Photo by Cactus Jungle
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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
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
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Agave tequilana 'Sunrise'
Gardening facts about Agave tequilana 'Sunrise' plant
How to Grow Agave tequilana 'Sunrise'
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- chartreuse
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun -mostly sun
- occasional -drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 14"-16"
Width: 22"-26"
- sun -mostly sun
- occasional -drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-4'
- sun -mostly sun
- occasional -drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun
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