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Agave

Attractive cactus with stiff short sword-shaped variegated leaves with spiney edges. An excellent plant for adding contrast in the garden or landscape, both alone and in mixed plantings, or use in containers on the deck or patio. Drought tolerant.

Companion Plants

Fountain Grass

Maiden Grass

Spike Speedwell

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Agave

  • Botanical name

    Agave angustifolia

  • Variety

    Variegata

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    36-48" (91-122 cm)

  • Habit

    Rounded

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-winter

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms