Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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.

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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:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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