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Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'

Also Known As

Agave angustifolia
Agave angustifolia var. marginata
Agave vivipara var. marginata
Marginata Caribbean Agave
Variegated Maguey Lechugilla

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

9a-12

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Agave angustifolia 'Marginata' plant details

Agave angustifolia 'Marginata' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer green and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade 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 angustifolia 'Marginata'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave angustifolia 'Marginata'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
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

Beautiful, dense, sea urchin-like rosette with stiff, short, sword shaped leaves, blue green with creamy white margins and brown spines. Also known as the Caribbean agave. Highly salt tolerant.