Agave americana var. protoamericana

Also Known As

Agave americana ssp. protoamericana
Silver Blue Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Agave americana var. protoamericana plant details

Agave americana var. protoamericana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with 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 americana var. protoamericana

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave americana var. protoamericana

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: 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

A robust, stout, particularly silver-blue form from northeastern Mexico, the 6' or larger rosettes have proven a bit more moisture and cold resilient than its cousins. Surviving temperatures of 10 to 15 °F with good drainage, it reaches its greatest potential in large containers or in the open ground. Makes a fine focal point.