Variegated Smooth Agave, Agave regeliana, Agave miradorensis, Agave desmettiana, Variegated Dwarf Agave
Graceful and upright, Agave desmetiana ‘Variegata’ is an evergreen succulent perennial which produces urn-shaped rosettes of elegantly curved, bright green leaves with bright golden-yellow edges and a terminal reddish-brown spine. A few tiny teeth adorn the leaf’s margins. This Agave rarely flowers. Fast-growing, it often produces many offsets. A fabulous Agave that makes a dramatic focal point and can be used in decorative pots.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Common names | Agave |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Common names | Agave |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Agave desmetiana ‘Variegata’ do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Agave desmetiana ‘Variegata’ | N/A | Buy Plants |
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