Agave murpheyi 'Rodney'

Also Known As

Variegated Murphey's Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

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

planting zones

7a-11

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Agave murpheyi 'Rodney' plant details

Agave murpheyi 'Rodney' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, gold and variegated foliage. In summer chartreuse and red 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. 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 murpheyi 'Rodney'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave murpheyi 'Rodney'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly 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

A beautiful new variegated version of the standard, narrow-leaved A. murpheyi that is identical in size and leaf shape, only variegated! To a medium 3' x 3' form. Native to Mexico and central Arizona, this agave makes an excellent container specimen or in a collection, grouped with other agave specimens. Full sun with well-drained soil. Extremely drought tolerant, no additional watering required. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7