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Buy Agave victoriae-reginae 'Porcupine'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

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

planting zones

8a-11

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Agave victoriae-reginae 'Porcupine' plant details

Agave victoriae-reginae 'Porcupine' is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional - 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 victoriae-reginae 'Porcupine'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave victoriae-reginae 'Porcupine'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This small grower is very attractive year round. The deep green leaves have a slight white margin. We keep our agaves in terra cotta pots under an east facing eave. If it gets below 15° we move them to an unheated garage.

By: Gossler Farms

Zn 8 Thich green leaves with whit edge. Dwarf.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This clonal selection of Agave victoriae-reginae from Yucca Do Nursery features very thick compact green leaves with white leaf edges. It has been described as looking like ?an artichoke carved out of green stone!" Cold hardy in zones 8 to 10 with excellent drainage. Great for container culture elsewhere.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Amaze your collector friends with this striking cultivar. Icy white lines on short dark green leaves. 1' x 1'

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

This selection from Yucca Do Nursery has indeed white-tipped, porcupine quill-like leaves with gentle patterning on a symmetric plant (think of the shape of artichokes), making it a more dazzling creature than the typical Agave victoriae-reginae. Slow growing but worth the wait. Bright light, good drainage, and, preferably, protection from winter wet. Frost hardy to below 10 to 15 °F, USDA zone 8, depending on moisture.