Agave difformis

Also Known As

Deformed Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8a-11

Agave difformis plant details

Agave difformis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - 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, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave difformis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, clumping, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave difformis

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a more upright form of A. lophantha from a bit further south in Mexico forming clumps, each rosette to about 10” and very symmetrical with leaves blue-green above -- often centered in a creamy green -- and lighter beneath. We were suspicious at first of this plant's frost hardiness but it has performed well in our garden and we have rosy reports from the USDA zone 7 garden of Tony Avent in North Carolina. Provide more protection under 15F where winters are wet. Very good container plant.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Agave difformis plant

How to Grow Agave difformis

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant