- Botanical name: Agave americana 'Variegata'
- Common name: Agave
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Plant Type: Cactus or succulent, Evergreen
Yellow
Variegation
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
More a succulent border perennial than a shrub because it does not develop permanent woody stems, Agave americana ‘Variegata’ is a variegated form of Agave americana, regarded by many as an indoor or seasonal plant for growing outdoors in summer. It eventually forms an enormous rosette of stiff, dangerously pointed leaves. It only flowers when about 30-40 years old, after which the main plant dies, leaving young offsets as successors.
This cultivar is similar to ‘Mediopicta’, except that ‘Variegata’ has green leaves with creamy margins, whereas the reverse is true for ‘Mediopicta’.
Grow Agave americana ‘Variegata’ in well-drained soil in full sun. When mature they’ll be able to cope with cold and frosts provided they’re protected from winter wet. Young plants will need extra protection. Alternatively grow in containers which you can move indoors in autumn.
How to grow Agave 'Variegata'
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Plant size
2m height
3m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Frost hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
Agave 'Variegata' and wildlife
Agave 'Variegata' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Agave 'Variegata' poisonous?
Agave 'Variegata' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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