Agave stricta 'Nana'

Also Known As

Agave ensiformis
Agave ricurva
Agave striata 'Minima'
Agave striata mesae
Agave striata var. nana
Agave striata var. ricurva
Dwarf Hedgehog Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 5"-10"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

9b-11

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Agave stricta 'Nana' plant details

Agave stricta 'Nana' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. green and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave stricta 'Nana'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 5 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, easy-to-grow, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave stricta 'Nana'

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Miniature species, dense light-green leaves; regular round form, frost hardy.

By: Cactus Jungle

This is often listed as a variety, but is probably a cultivar. Whichever it is, it's a small growing, dwarf version of A. stricta, the hedgehog Agave. One of the few non-monocarpic Agaves, as it does not die after flowering. An easy to grow dwarf form of Agave striata.