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Agave palmeri [variegated]

Also Known As

  • Agave palmeri variegata
  • Variegated Palmer's Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3'-5'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Agave palmeri [variegated] plant details

Agave palmeri [variegated] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, gold and variegated foliage. In summer green and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with 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 palmeri [variegated]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, gold and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 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 palmeri [variegated]

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: 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

Full Sun. Outdoor. Pale to Greenish Yellow on 15' tall tubercle.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Agave palmeri [variegated] plant

How to Grow Agave palmeri [variegated]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Zones

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