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Agave americana 'Medio-picta Aurea'

Agave

Plant Type:

ARID LAND PLANTS

Agave americana 'Medio-picta Aurea' (ex: Jonathan Lehrer) - This is basically the reverse variegated form with a flame of creamy yellow in the heart of each succulent leaf encompassed by broad margins of blue-gray. Great potted plant in the north. Draining soil with some fertility and added lime in plenty of sun. Keep it drier in winter. Why aren't more folks growing these??? ...They're incredible! For gardeners towards the northern end of its range spring planting is advised. Pot grown offset.


More About Agave americana 'Medio-picta Aurea'

  • Fantastic Architectural Garden Element

Height:

3-4 ft

Spread:

2-3 ft

Zone:

(8)9 to 10
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Characteristics and Attributes for Agave americana 'Medio-picta Aurea'

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Four Seasons

Light

  • Full Sun

Attributes

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

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Calcareous
  • Average
  • Scrabbled
  • Draining
  • Sandy

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Offset