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Agave angustifolia v. marginata

Marginata Agave

Plant photo of: Agave angustifolia v. marginata
Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This succulent will form clumps about 4' across. It has light green and cream variegated leaves. The stiff leaves are about 1 1/2" wide with cream white stripes along the margins. In the low desert, filtered shade is best. It can also handle more water than most agaves. This tropical agave is native ot Costa Rica and Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Green, Yellow

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.

Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.