Agave macroculmis [YD 129]

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8b-11

Agave macroculmis [YD 129] plant details

Agave macroculmis [YD 129] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave macroculmis [YD 129]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave macroculmis [YD 129]

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perennial evergreen rosette that makes a great specimen plant for the dry garden. Slowly grows to 4' x 4'

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

From several places in northeastern Mexico, this collection, from mountain ranges north of Potosi at nearly 7000' in oak, pine, and yes...douglas fir, forms colonies of 4' rosettes tinted a lovely blue-gray and showing the leaf scars to beautiful effect as each new leaf emerges. The leaf margins are undulating and decorated with dark spines. So far these have proven frost hardy to the low teens °F, low to mid USDA zone 8, and are quite happy with abundant garden moisture so good drainage and air circulation in the winter is helpful. Fine pot specimen. Form: [YD 129]