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Agave sisalana
Also Known As
- Sisal
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 6'-8'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Agave sisalana plant details
Agave sisalana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer green and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous and grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. 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 sisalana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: green and yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year-round-interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave sisalana
- USDA Zones: 9b - 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
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Agave sisalana
By: Forest & Kim Starr
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Agave sisalana plant
How to Grow Agave sisalana
Sun Exposure
- sun
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Features
Flower Color
- yellow
- green
Foliage Color
- blue
Texture
- glaucous
- grassy
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Flower Season
- summer
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- mostly sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-4'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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