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Agave angustifolia var. marginata

Marginata Agave

Plant photo of: Agave angustifolia var. marginata
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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

Very Low, 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:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.