Buy Agave sebastiana

Also Known As

Agave disjuncta
Agave shawii var. sebastiana

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 18"-36"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

9b-11

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Agave sebastiana plant details

Agave sebastiana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. 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 sebastiana

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave sebastiana

USDA Zones: 9b - 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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Forms striking greenish blue clumps of 3-5' wide & is hardy to 20-25 Degrees needing very little water once established. The thick, succulent leaves have toothed margins and form a rosette.

This plant has been grown in a 4 inch pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "semi-dry-root" (with some dirt to help protect roots).