Agave pintilla is a small relative of Agave victoriae-reginae with hard, thick, dark green to olive green foliage with white linear markings.
Description:
Agave pintilla is a small relative of Agave victoriae-reginae with hard, thick, dark green to olive green foliage with white edges and white linear markings across the leaf blade that develop as plants get larger. Our photo is of our young plants. First described as a new species in 2011. Cold hardy in zones 8 to 10 with excellent drainage and possibly down to 7. Great for container culture elsewhere. Treat as a houseplant in the winter months in cold regions.
Common Name: Century Plant - [Succulent Pre-Order]
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-10
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rocky limestone slopes and steep walled canyons from about 4000-5000 feet elevation.
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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