Agave x victorifolia 'Queen's Whalecome'

Also Known As

Queen's Whalecome Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7b-11

Agave x victorifolia 'Queen's Whalecome' plant details

Agave x victorifolia 'Queen's Whalecome' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green 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, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave x victorifolia 'Queen's Whalecome'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave x victorifolia 'Queen's Whalecome'

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

Gardening facts about Agave x victorifolia 'Queen's Whalecome' plant

How to Grow Agave x victorifolia 'Queen's Whalecome'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant