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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.