Agave victoriae-reginae

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Queen Victoria Agave

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

One of the best choices for containers or small planting areas. Short stout leaves deep green with white markings form a tight rosette to 18" across. Very slow but long lived. Full sun, water sparingly to maintain form. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Purple, Red

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.