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Agave mckelveyana
Also Known As
- McKelvey's Agave
- McKelvey's Century Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Agave mckelveyana plant details
Agave mckelveyana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 mckelveyana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: architectural, border plant, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, monocarpic, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave mckelveyana
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Agave mckelveyana
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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