Agave zebra

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

8b-11

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Agave zebra plant details

Agave zebra 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, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave zebra

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave zebra

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 8. Thick blue-gray leaves with gray bands.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Full Sun. Outdoor. Yellow.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

From north central Mexico, this beautiful plant, with narrow leaves to 4' striped silver-blue and olive-green, makes a stunning pot or garden specimen. Though the plant does occasionally offset, offspring might be removed not only to propagate the plant but also to maintain the presence of an individual and solitary specimen. Not from as high elevation as some, A. zebra seems quite happy into the upper teens °F, upper USDA zone 8, but can receive frost damage below. Winter drought or cover extends its hardiness lower. Best in full sun with excellent drainage.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Agave zebra plant

How to Grow Agave zebra

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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