Agave havardiana Davis Mts, TX [coll. #IB278]

Also Known As

Agave havardiana IB278
Hardy Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-20"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Agave havardiana Davis Mts, TX [coll. #IB278] plant details

Agave havardiana Davis Mts, TX [coll. #IB278] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun 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 havardiana Davis Mts, TX [coll. #IB278]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, compact, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave havardiana Davis Mts, TX [coll. #IB278]

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
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

Coming from the mountains of west Texas and adjacent parts of Mexico, this Agave has proven itself to be adaptable and popular in a variety of temperate climates. It is related to A. parryi, but has much broader leaves that are silver-grey rather than bluish, and usually forms single rosettes. Although it comes from a region with rather dry winters, it tolerates winter moisture pretty well if drainage is good. When I was there, I was surprised at how lush and green the landscape was. My collection comes from 6,200' in the Davis Mountains, Texas. Certainly hardy to at least -10 °F.