Platinum Agave
Agave guiengola 'Platinum'
SKU
41068
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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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-GAH-vee GWEN-goh-luh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow grower to 24-36 in. tall, 36-48 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Blooms once at full maturity, 10 to 15 years or older. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Rock Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
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