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Agave colorata hybrid

Also Known As

  • Big Toothed Blue Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Agave colorata hybrid plant details

Agave colorata hybrid is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. 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 colorata hybrid

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, border plant, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave colorata hybrid

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled 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

Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor. Yellow to Orange Flowers organized in a 6 to 10' tall panicle .

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Agave colorata hybrid plant

How to Grow Agave colorata hybrid

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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