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Agave bracteosa 'Monterrey Frost'

Also Known As

Monterrey Frost Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

8a-11

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Agave bracteosa 'Monterrey Frost' plant details

Agave bracteosa 'Monterrey Frost' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - 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 bracteosa 'Monterrey Frost'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rare, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave bracteosa 'Monterrey Frost'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Agave bracteosa 'Monterrey Frost' is a rare variegated cultivar of the well known squid agave. It looks more marine-like than plant-like with long, narrow, notably spineless, bluish to apple green leaves. In its native habit it grows festooned on sheer cliffs so provide it with excellent drainage. After 2-4 years, this species will begin to form offsets and, when they mature, each clump will produce an amazing five to seven foot tall flower spike that resembles a giant yellow bottlebrush. Treat as a houseplant in the winter months in cold regions.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A rare form of A. bracteosa, only recently available to the public but high on the agave lovers "want" list for some time. Plants eventually reach 1 ft tall x 1.5 ft wide with leaves that can either be described as green with wide white margins or white with a green stripe down the middle - both are true. Offsets occasionally in maturity. Prefers lean soil that drains well and protection from the hottest sun, so light dappled shade or afternoon shade. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8. Lovely in a container.