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Agave pygmaea 'Dragon Toes'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Agave pygmaea 'Dragon Toes' plant details
Agave pygmaea 'Dragon Toes' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade 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 pygmaea 'Dragon Toes'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave pygmaea 'Dragon Toes'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright 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
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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How to Grow Agave pygmaea 'Dragon Toes'
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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