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Agave petrophila

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 4"-6"

planting zones

9a-11

Agave petrophila plant details

Agave petrophila is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. 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 petrophila

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave petrophila

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
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

A limestone endemic century plant with abbreviated quill-like, blue-gray leaves dusted pink with drought. Denizens of tiny crevasses and growing only to about 6" in width, a jewel-like addition to the garden or container garden. Excellent drainage with lean soil. Winter drought is also preferred. Frost hardiness only to the low 20s °F. USDA zone 9. Full sun to only slight shade.