Agave angustifolia v. marginata
Carribean Agave
Description
This succulent is a native of Mexico. The stiff leaves are about 1 1/2" wide with creamy white stripes along the margins and pale green central bands. It will form clumps to about 3-4' tall and wid. In the low desert, filtered shade is best. It can also handle more water than most agaves. After 10 years this plant may send up green/white flowers on a 8-10' tall spike. It is cold tolerant to about 20 degrees F. It needs occasional watering once it's established.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Green, White
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Light Green, White, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.