Agave ovatifolia [Sierra de Lampazos clone]

Also Known As

Agave ovatifolia 'Sierra Lampazos'
Whale's Tongue Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Agave ovatifolia [Sierra de Lampazos clone] plant details

Agave ovatifolia [Sierra de Lampazos clone] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave ovatifolia [Sierra de Lampazos clone]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave ovatifolia [Sierra de Lampazos clone]

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The "Whale's Tongue Agave" (Sierra de Lampozos clone.) Hardy to zone 7 with adequate drainage.

By: Kara Nursery

Sierra de Lampazos clone. One of the most beautiful century plants, found in the Sierra de Lampazos in the early 80s by the late great plantsman, Lynn Lowrey and only named in 2004 by agave-ist Greg Starr. Growing in a limited range of pinion/juniper/oak country above 8000 ft, the chalky blue rosettes, exceedingly wide and beautifully toothed, can reach over 5 ft in width giving the appearance of a much more tropical species. Has proven to be one of the best performers where cold and wet is experienced in winter and has, thus far, proven hardy to 0 °F, USDA zone 7, or even a bit lower. Sun to dappled shade; drainage is always a plus.