Queen Victoria Agave
Agave victoriae-reginae
SKU
02524
This compact succulent radiates a tight rosette of deep green, toothless, spine tipped leaves, accented with delicate white markings. May bloom at a considerable age, forming a tall bloom spike densely packed with reddish purple flowers. Use as a single specimen in pots or as a focal point in a small succulent garden. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-GAH-vee vik-TOR-ee-ay ree-JIN-ay-ee |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly forms rosette 12 in. tall, 18 in. wide; bloom reachse 4 ft. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Blooms once at full maturity, 10 to 15 years or older. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Rock Garden, Specimen, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Provide lean to average, well-drained soil. Thrives in full sun in cool coastal areas; shelter from harsh afternoon sun and reflected heat in hot summer areas. Drought tolerant once established, but looks best with periodic water in extreme heat. The mother plant declines after flowering; younger rosettes will perpetuate the plant.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9 - 11
Your climate may be too cold for this plant