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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

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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

Full Sun. Outdoor. Young Plants form on the stalk after yellow-green blooms.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Agave sisalana plant

How to Grow Agave sisalana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • grassy
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