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Also Known As

Agave bracteosa 'Mateo'
Mateo Century Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

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

planting zones

8a-12

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Agave 'Mateo' plant details

Agave 'Mateo' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade 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 'Mateo'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, bare root shipping available, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave 'Mateo'

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
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

Agave bracteosa var. "Mateo", a captivating succulent, is a distinctive variant of the Agave bracteosa species. This slow-growing perennial boasts gracefully arching, narrow leaves, forming a visually striking rosette. Its pale blue-green foliage is accentuated by finely toothed margins and a delicate, flexible texture, setting it apart from its more rigid relatives. Native to Mexico, particularly in the Mateo area, it thrives in arid environments and well-drained soil. Agave bracteosa var. Mateo is admired for its ornamental appeal, making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping and succulent gardens. Its infrequent flowering adds to its longevity, making it a remarkable addition to arid landscapes.

By: Dry Oasis Plants

Upright agave, most likely a hybrid between A. bracteosa and A. lophantha, to 2' tall and wide. Excellent for a small container, with medium-green leaves that have pale stripe down the center of each leaf and a radiating form. Full to part sun in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant in coastal gardens. Frost hardy to USDA zone 8, possibly lower.