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Agave deserti

Also Known As

Agave deserti var. deserti
Desert Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-19"
W: 16"-24"

planting zones

9a-11

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Agave deserti plant details

Agave deserti 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. 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 deserti

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 16 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 19 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, monocarpic, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave deserti

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
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

Zn 7. Rosette form. Gray lance shaped leaves

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Full Sun. Outdoor. Yellow Flowers on a 15-ft tall panicle .

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

A quite hardy Agave species from Utah. We're taking a somewhat informed guess as to the species and yes I know a little knowledge can be dangerous. Beware also of the lethal armor this possesses. Ouch! Makes a dense colony of rosettes by rhizomes. These originally from a thriving colony under a deck in Seattle. Good drainage.

By: Far Reaches Farm

California Native to 36" - protect from winter rains. Hardy to 18°F.

By: Cactus Jungle

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