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Agave mckelveyana [SBH 6708]

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 18"-20"
W: 18"-36"

planting zones

6a-10b

Agave mckelveyana [SBH 6708] plant details

Agave mckelveyana [SBH 6708] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled 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 mckelveyana [SBH 6708]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 20 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave mckelveyana [SBH 6708]

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled 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

This, one of our seed collections from the east slopes of the Hualapai mountains of northwestern Arizona at over 7000', is not only a high elevation collection but represents robust plants, with narrow, blue-green leaves forming rosettes to 18 or 20", each fairly quick to offset. Full sun to dappled shade in hot places. Wonderful in rock gardens or as a filler among other larger plants. One of the hardiest to cold, to -10º F, USDA zone 6, and resilient to excess garden moisture provided excellent drainage.