Agave 'Tradewinds'

Also Known As

Agave potatorum 'Tradewinds'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

9a-11

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Agave 'Tradewinds' plant details

Agave 'Tradewinds' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy, gold, green and variegated foliage. 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 'Tradewinds'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, tropical-looking, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave 'Tradewinds'

USDA Zones: 9a - 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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Excellent variegated agave hybrid with blue flesh, creamy yellow margins, and maroon red teeth. Smaller growing, with a tight rosette reaching around 12" maximum. Offsets freely.