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    Agave pygmaea 'Dragon Toes'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    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

    This is an easy care, drought tolerant plant that is great in landscapes and containers or can adapt as a houseplant. Provide a well drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Protect from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Selected for its red teeth and chunky leaves. Light Sun to Part Shade. Yellow. Outdoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Agave pygmaea 'Dragon Toes' plant

    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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