Agave pygmaea
Also Known As
- Agave caroli-schmidtii
- Agave guatemalensis
- Agave seemanniana
- Agave tortispina
- Seemann's Agave
- Seemann's Century Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Agave pygmaea plant details
Agave pygmaea is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In 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 pygmaea
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave pygmaea
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- 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
Gardening facts about Agave pygmaea plant
How to Grow Agave pygmaea
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
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional
- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun
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- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
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