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    Agave 'Cornelius'

    Also Known As

    • Agave americana 'Cornelius'
    • Agave americana 'Marginata Aurea Monstrosa'
    • Agave americana aureo-marginata
    • Agave americana aureo-marginata 'Cornelius'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Agave 'Cornelius' plant details

    Agave 'Cornelius' is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, gold, green and variegated 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 'Cornelius'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave 'Cornelius'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 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

    The spectacular wide yellow margins of 'Cornelius' gives this agave its "wow" factor. This plant forms a 1.5 foot tall by 2.5 foot wide clump of thick wavy blue-green leaves margined by a two inch wide yellow edge at maturity. For full sun in well-drained soils in zones 9 and 10, or for use as a specimen plant in containers.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor. Has not yet bloomed in cultivation.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Miniature form of the monstrous Century Plant, forming rosettes to under 2', each leaf centered green with pleasing cream to gold leaf margins. In stunted form gives whole plant the appearance of a star. Frost hardy to upper USDA zone 8 or a bit colder if dry and under an the eaves or another protected spot in winter. Either way a fabulous pot plant. Full sun.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    'Cornelius' is a tender rosette of thick, waving, lance-like leaves with spectacular wide yellow margins. Choice container plant! Imagine it in a reddish-brown, black, or blue glazed pot. And give it some space not only to let it show off, but to keep your guests from getting pricked. They'll be plenty excited about it already. 2' x 2'

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    There is some debate regarding the correct name for this plant...but - whatever! - it's fantastic. One of our favorites. A beautiful monstrose form. One of the best.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gets 18" X 24" and has broad wavy foliage with pretty wide yellow margins. Makes a moderate size container plant.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Agave 'Cornelius' plant

    How to Grow Agave 'Cornelius'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor'

    aka Agave 'Goshiki Bandai', Agave 'Goshikibandai', Agave kerchovei 'Pectinata', Agave univittata 'Quadricolor', Agave univittata Variegated, Quadricolor Centuy Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 8"-18"

    Width: 8"-24"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - low
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor' foliage by Dry Oasis Plants
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    Agave gentryi 'Jaws'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Agave gentryi 'Jaws' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Agave 'Baccarat'

    aka Agave montana 'Baccarat', Mountain Agave

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Agave 'Baccarat' by Danger Garden
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    Agave parryi var. couesii

    aka Agave aff. parryi var. couesii, Agave couesii, Agave parryi couesii, Agave parryi ssp. couesii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Agave parryi var. couesii foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Agave parrasana

    aka Agave wislizenni, Cabbage Head Agave

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Agave parrasana flower, form by Cistus Nursery
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