Agave salmiana 'Butterfingers'
Also Known As
- Butterfingers Hardy Century Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 24"-36"
- W: 36"-48"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Agave salmiana 'Butterfingers' plant details
Agave salmiana 'Butterfingers' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with gold, 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 gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave salmiana 'Butterfingers'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave salmiana 'Butterfingers'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- 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
It is easily hardy to our temperatures but must be planted in sharp drainage or under cover.
Gardening facts about Agave salmiana 'Butterfingers' plant
How to Grow Agave salmiana 'Butterfingers'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly 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
- variegated
- gold
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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