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Agave schidigera 'Durango Delight'

Also Known As

  • Durango Delight Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Agave schidigera 'Durango Delight' plant details

Agave schidigera 'Durango Delight' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. 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 schidigera 'Durango Delight'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave schidigera 'Durango Delight'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Agave schidigera 'Durango Delight' plant

How to Grow Agave schidigera 'Durango Delight'

  • 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

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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