Agave gypsophila

Also Known As

Gypsum Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

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

planting zones

9b-11

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Agave gypsophila plant details

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

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave gypsophila

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
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

Agave gypsophila is known as the blue wave agave or gypsum century plant. The blue-green leaves have bold and distinctive undulating edges and a rubbery texture with small lateral spines. The undulations increase as plants mature. It is endemic to Mexico.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Undulating, blue leathery leaves with attractive orange shark tooth shaped teeth along the margins. Medium growing agave. Great alone in a pot or in a cactus garden.