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Agave toumeyana ssp. bella

Also Known As

Agave toumeyana var. bella
Hardy Century Plant
Toumey's Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Agave toumeyana ssp. bella plant details

Agave toumeyana ssp. bella is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter green and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be 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 toumeyana ssp. bella

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave toumeyana ssp. bella

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
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

Zn 5. Small rosette, stiff leaves with white strip

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A dwarf species from Arizona with stiff, pale green leaves,tipped in black with white leaf margins. Stunning! It is absolutely gorgeous when planted in groups. Cold hardy to zone 7. A must have.

By: Tejas Tropicals

A rare and unusual plant with particularly dense rosettes, to 1 ft x 1 ft. The narrow, dark green leaves have striking white markings with decorative filifers or threads an added attraction. A colonizer from high elevations of central Arizona, this form makes a fine rock garden specimen if excellent drainage and bright light can be maintained. Protect from excess winter moisture. Cold hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6, or below in dry soil.

By: Cistus Nursery

Toumey's Century Plant - very hardy

By: Kara Nursery

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Gardening facts about Agave toumeyana ssp. bella plant

How to Grow Agave toumeyana ssp. bella

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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