Platinum Agave
Agave guiengola 'Platinum'
Description | A striking smaller Agave. Solitary, symmetrical rosette has smooth, blue-green leaves with silver margins edged in creamy white. Each leaf margin bears short, dark teeth. This beautiful, yet tough and drought tolerant plant is an elegant choice for sunny, dry gardens and well-suited to containers. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Water when soil is completely dry. |
Blooms | Blooms once at maturity, 10 to 15 years. |
Mature Size | Slow grower to 24-36 in. tall, 36-48 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Container |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Blue-green |
Care | Provide well drained soil away from reflected heat. Thrives in full sun to part shade in cool coastal areas; part shade in desert or hot summer areas. Drought tolerant once established but looks best with regular watering. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.