Agave americana ssp. protoamericana 'Blue Steel'
Also Known As
- Blue Steel Hardy Century Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 8'-10'
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Agave americana ssp. protoamericana 'Blue Steel' plant details
Agave americana ssp. protoamericana 'Blue Steel' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. 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 americana ssp. protoamericana 'Blue Steel'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave americana ssp. protoamericana 'Blue Steel'
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Gardening facts about Agave americana ssp. protoamericana 'Blue Steel' plant
How to Grow Agave americana ssp. protoamericana 'Blue Steel'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 14"-16"
Width: 22"-26"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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