Agave x leopoldii 'Hammer Time'

Also Known As

Hammer Time Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

8a-11

Agave x leopoldii 'Hammer Time' plant details

Agave x leopoldii 'Hammer Time' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 x leopoldii 'Hammer Time'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave x leopoldii 'Hammer Time'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 8. Spikey leaves/ white margin & white hairs

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Hammer Time' is a variegated selection of this species with narrow chartreuse to gold margins to its dark green leaves. A further thin white line and curling filifers outline and "sproing" from each leaf. The leaf tips have a sharp cinnamon terminal spine. This cultivar only grows to about eight to 12 inches tall and wide and so is an excellent collector's agave that can be easily displayed on the patio in summer and protected in winter. Hardy on the west coast if kept dry and out of the rain.