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Agave americana 'Striata'

Agave

Plant Type:

SUN PERENNIALS

Agave americana 'Striata' (ex: Jonathan Lehrer) - This agave has blue-gray succulent leaves with striations of creamy white in each blade. Also a great potted plant in the north. Draining soil with some fertility and added lime in plenty of sun. Keep it drier in winter. For gardeners towards the northern end of its range spring planting is advised. Pot grown offset.


More About Agave americana 'Striata'

  • Fantastic Architectural Garden Element

Height:

3-4 ft

Spread:

2-4 ft

Zone:

(8)9 to 10
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Characteristics and Attributes for Agave americana 'Striata'

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Four Seasons

Light

  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Bank
  • Container
  • Accent
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Conservatory
  • Evergreen
  • Foundation
  • Specimen
  • Potted Plant
  • Rock Garden
  • Greenhouse / Alpine House

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Average
  • Scrabbled
  • Draining
  • Sandy
  • Calcareous

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Offset