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    Agave americana var. striata

    Also Known As

    • Yellow-striped Century Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Agave americana var. striata plant details

    Agave americana var. striata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, gold and variegated 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 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 americana var. striata

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue, gold and variegated
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave americana var. striata

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    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

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Yellow-Green.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    A garden cultivar with random yellow striping. May be hardy to 15 or 20 °F.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Agave americana var. striata plant

    How to Grow Agave americana var. striata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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