Agave wercklei

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

Plant type: cactus / succulent

Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae

Foliage: evergreen blue and green

Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall

Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in 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 wercklei

USDA Zones: 9a - 12

Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade

Watering frequency: occasional - low

Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt

Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained