Agave x leopoldii

Also Known As

Agave filifera subsp. filifera X filifera subsp. schidigiera
Leopold Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

8b-12

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Agave x leopoldii plant details

Agave x leopoldii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer red and yellow flowers emerge. 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 x leopoldii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: architectural, compact, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, monocarpic, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave x leopoldii

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
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

Agave x leopoldii has compact, tight rosettes with upright, slender, dark green foliage. White, thread-like filaments curl along the lead edges. This is an easy care, drought tolerant plant that is great in landscapes and containers or can adapt as a houseplant. Provide a well drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Protect from frost!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Agave x leopoldii is an old hybrid between A. filifera and A. schidigera. It has strong, narrow, dark green leaves edged with white filaments giving the plant a "hairy" look. In hot sun and/or with a little drought a nice red flush can develop in the foliage. Potentially hardy outside on the west coast in warm microclimates with good drainage. Otherwise this small agave makes for a good houseplant in winter.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Compact and architectural century plant brought to us by Yucca Do Nursery, the narrow, slightly curved leaves with a gray-blue-going-green sheen complete with a few stripes and polka dots. Offsets eventually. A most attractive, small container plant, rarely growing more than 18”, and a great addition to the dry or rock garden in a sunny site with gritty soil. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8, to 15 °F or so and as low as 10 °F if protected from overhead moisture.