Agave x romanii 'Shadow Dancer'

Also Known As

Shadow Dancer Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

8a-12

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Agave x romanii 'Shadow Dancer' plant details

Agave x romanii 'Shadow Dancer' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chartreuse, gold and green foliage. yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with 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 x romanii 'Shadow Dancer'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave x romanii 'Shadow Dancer'

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: 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

'Shadow Dancer' is a stunning and distinctive, variegated, dwarf century plant. The new leaves emerge pale green with a mid-green border and dark burgundy-red edges. Over time the leaves fade to creamy white. Perfect for container culture. Treat as a houseplant in the winter months in cold regions. A hybrid of Agave filifera and A. mitis var. albicans.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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Gardening facts about Agave x romanii 'Shadow Dancer' plant

How to Grow Agave x romanii 'Shadow Dancer'

Sun Exposure
- 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
- gold
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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