Agave dealbata

Also Known As

Agave dasylirioides

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9a-11

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Agave dealbata plant details

Agave dealbata 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 dealbata

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave dealbata

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

One of the more primitive Agave. Sun or Shade. Yellow. Outdoor. part shade.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

New and obscure little century plants from Oaxaca, Mexico that appear almost like sea urchins perched on their jagged limestone habitat, each plant to about 6" or so with narrow, quill-like leaves of dusty blue-green. Flower spikes, reaching to 8' or higher on mature plants, signal the end of the rosette. Sun to part shade in well-drained soil with only occasional summer water. Frost hardy only into the low 20s °F, USDA zone 9, but a beautiful and manageable pot specimen.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Agave dealbata plant

How to Grow Agave dealbata

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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