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Agave guiengola 'Platinum'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Agave guiengola 'Platinum' plant details

    Agave guiengola 'Platinum' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave guiengola 'Platinum'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Flowers: white blooms
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric, year-round-interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave guiengola 'Platinum'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The Platinum Agave, also known as Agave guiengola "Platinum", is a striking succulent native to Mexico and Central America. It features a symmetrical rosette with smooth, blue-green leaves adorned with silver margins edged in creamy white and short, dark teeth along the margins. Slow-growing and evergreen, it reaches a mature height of 2-3 feet tall and 3-6 feet wide. This tough and drought-tolerant plant prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9a to 11. It blooms once at maturity with white flowers and is suitable for sunny, dry gardens, xeriscaping, and container cultivation. While deer-resistant, it requires protection from freezing temperatures due to its sensitivity to frost. Overall, the Platinum Agave adds elegance, drama, and texture to landscapes, making it an excellent choice for ornamental purposes.

    Gardening facts about Agave guiengola 'Platinum' plant

    How to Grow Agave guiengola 'Platinum'

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty
    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant
    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    Features

    • Flower Color

      • white
    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue
    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
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