Agave pelona

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Agave pelona plant details

Agave pelona is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave pelona

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave pelona

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This stunning geometric Agave from native to Sonora Mexico forms rounded single rosettes of deep green, red-tinged leaves up to 3ft. across. Tightly spaced leaves form an attractive dome shape, each tipped with a long cream colored apical spine. Tall narrow spike of deep red flowers to 10 ft. after many years. Full sun to light shade in gritty well drained soil. Cold hardy to 10 F. USDA zone 9a, 8b if kept winter dry.

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How to Grow Agave pelona

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- red
- green
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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