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Agave 'Little Penguins'
Also Known As
- Agave macroacantha 'Little Penguins'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-4'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Agave 'Little Penguins' plant details
Agave 'Little Penguins' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer green and red flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in alkaline, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave 'Little Penguins'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: green and red blooms in summer
- Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave 'Little Penguins'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: alkaline, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Agave 'Little Penguins' plant
How to Grow Agave 'Little Penguins'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- red
- green
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
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- dry in winter
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