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

Garden photo gallery of Agave guiengola

Photo of Agave guiengola form by Peter Richardson

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By: Peter Richardson

Photo of Agave guiengola foliage by Dry Oasis Plants

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By: Dry Oasis Plants

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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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