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Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9b-12

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Agave gypsophila 'Curly' plant details

Agave gypsophila 'Curly' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. 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 gypsophila 'Curly'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, bare root shipping available, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave gypsophila 'Curly'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The Agave gypsophila, a plant fit for the most daring of botanical adventurers. This towering beauty can reach up to 3 feet in height and boasts striking, sculptural form. Its leaves are a deep, wavy, metallic silver that shimmer in the sunlight, a true sight to behold. As a specimen plant, this Agave will make a statement in any garden or landscape. It's a plant that tells a story of deserts and rugged wilderness, of endurance and resilience. It's a plant that will remind you of the wild beauty of nature and the excitement of discovery.

"The Agave gypsophila, a plant of towering height and striking silver color, a true treasure for the adventurous gardener." - Indiana Jones.

This plant has been grown in a 4 inch pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "semi-dry-root" (with some dirt to help protect roots).