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    Agave guiengola

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Agave guiengola plant details

    Agave guiengola is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade 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 guiengola

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, infrequent-blooming, rock garden, rosette-forming, tropical-looking, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave guiengola

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    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

    Native to Oaxaca, Mexico, this agave has an interesting, flat rosette with thick, triangular, powdery blue leaves and tiny marginal teeth. A smaller growing agave that offsets regularly. Looks best in part shade.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Light Shade. Outdoor. 5-6 ft tall spike with Pale Yellow Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Agave guiengola plant

    How to Grow Agave guiengola

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • 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

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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