Agave striata 'Live Wires'
Also Known As
- Live Wires Perennial Porcupine Century Plant
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Agave striata 'Live Wires' plant details
Agave striata 'Live Wires' is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun 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 striata 'Live Wires'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in summer
- Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave striata 'Live Wires'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Gardening facts about Agave striata 'Live Wires' plant
How to Grow Agave striata 'Live Wires'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Flower Season
- summer
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional
- dry in winter
![Photo of Agave montana [Monte Strain] flower, form by Pete Forsyth](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/be/f3/bef36ab94bcba52167cab791129e0c2b.webp)
aka Agave attenuata 'Blue Fantastic'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Agave parryi [SBHMPS 6728]
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
![Photo of Agave aff. var. couesii [SBHMPS 6728] foliage by Cistus Nursery](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/9e/38/9e3843e0d75c145b18759949f5249c76.webp)
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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