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Agave 'Desert Love'

Also Known As

  • Desert Love Hardy Hybrid Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 48"-72"

planting zones

  • 7a-11

Agave 'Desert Love' plant details

Agave 'Desert Love' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue 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 gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave 'Desert Love'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 48 IN - 72 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, big leaves, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave 'Desert Love'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Agave 'Desert Love' plant

How to Grow Agave 'Desert Love'

  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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