Agave murpheyi 'Toothless'

Agave murpheyi 'Toothless' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chartreuse and green foliage. In summer green and 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 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 'Toothless'

Plant type: cactus / succulent

Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae

Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and green

Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall

Flowers: green and yellow blooms in summer

Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave murpheyi 'Toothless'

USDA Zones: 9b - 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