Photo by Peter Richardson
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Buy Agave desmettiana 'Variegata'
Also Known As
- Agave desmettiana variegata
- Variegated Smooth Agave
Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' plant details
Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, chartreuse, green, variegated and white 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 desmettiana 'Variegata'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, chartreuse, green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Uses: architectural, bare root shipping available, clumping, container plant, desert garden, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, spineless, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave desmettiana 'Variegata'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- 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
Bright golden yellow edges on arching, fleshy leaves creates an elegant urn-like form that is a sensational focal point for the landscape or a large container. Foliage has tiny, marginal thorns.
This plant has been grown in a 6 inch pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "dry-root" (without soil).
By: Dry Oasis Plants
Garden photo gallery of Agave desmettiana 'Variegata'
By: Peter Richardson
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Peter Richardson
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Agave desmettiana 'Variegata' plant
How to Grow Agave desmettiana 'Variegata'
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
- white
- chartreuse
- green
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
See other plant types of Agave for your garden
aka Agave americana 'Cornelius', Agave americana 'Marginata Aurea Monstrosa', Agave americana aureo-marginata, Agave americana aureo-marginata 'Cornelius'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
aka Agave montana 'Baccarat', Mountain Agave
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Agave aff. parryi var. couesii, Agave couesii, Agave parryi couesii, Agave parryi ssp. couesii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-36"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Agave wislizenni, Cabbage Head Agave
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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