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Agave obscura

Also Known As

Agave chloracantha
Agave densiflora
Agave engelmanni
Agave flaccifolia
Agave lamprochlora
Agave micracantha
Agave muilmanni
Agave polyacantha
Agave polyacantha var. densiflora
Agave polyacantha var. xalapensis
Agave uncinata
Agave xalapensis

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

8a-10b

Agave obscura plant details

Agave obscura is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous 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 obscura

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave obscura

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Schiede. A medium size Agave that grows to less than 1m wide. From a high elevation area in the state of Veracuz at Rincon Grande. Can take some frost.