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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Agave 'Little Penguins' is a cute dwarf century plant with many linear, bluish leaves each tipped with a prominent black spine. Its small size to not more than one foot tall and wide makes it manageable as a container specimen and houseplant or get adventurous if you live in coastal BC and plant outside in sharp drainage protected from winter rain.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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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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