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    Agave marmorata

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Agave marmorata plant details

    Agave marmorata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green 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 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 marmorata

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave marmorata

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Agave marmorata displays fantastic green and cream-white variegated foliage accented by tall spikes of scarlet-red flowers. The foliage is cupped and spreading, with large spines along the margins and tip. Ideal in landscapes and containers or can adapt as a houseplant. Plant in a well-drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Be careful when handling this plant! Agave marmorata has extremely sharp leaf tips!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Golden Flowers on 16' Panicle.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Agave marmorata plant

    How to Grow Agave marmorata

    • 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

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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