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Agave desmettiana 'Joe Hoak'

Also Known As

  • Agave desmettiana 'Joe Hoak' [hybrid]
  • Joe Hoak Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Agave desmettiana 'Joe Hoak' plant details

Agave desmettiana 'Joe Hoak' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, variegated and white foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade 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 desmettiana 'Joe Hoak'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, unique, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave desmettiana 'Joe Hoak'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
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

A really wild colored Joe Hoak hybrid with variegation and albomargination. Every leaf looks a little different in coloring. This is a really flashy agave! Growing in 1 gallon pots. An urn shaped agave with a stout base and upright growing leaves. Great for landscape. Grows to about 3 feet wide by 3 feet tall.
Semi-hardy, may need protection in winter. Partial to Full Shade. Pale Yellow flowers on plants older than 8. Outdoor/Indoor.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Agave desmettiana 'Joe Hoak' plant

How to Grow Agave desmettiana 'Joe Hoak'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

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

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • blue
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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