Agave americana ‘Cornelius’
Quasimoto Agave
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 1-2' x 3-5' |
Exposure | Full sun |
Water | Low water |
Flower Color | Yellow, Green |
Bloom Time | Infrequent |
Special Features | Deer Resistant, Low Water Use |
Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
Sunset Garden Zones | 13, 20-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9B-11 |
Plant Type | Succulent |
Slow-growing evergreen succulent forming rosettes to 18-24″ tall eventually developing pups to form a colony 1-2′ tall x 3-5′ wide. This attractive variety features undulated creamy-yellow and green variegated leaves with dark colored teeth along their margins and a sharp terminal spine. Requires a well-drained soil and little water once established. Great for rock and succulent gardens or planted in mass and also makes a great container specimen. Especially pleasing when planted where the early-morning or late-afternoon sun will illuminate it’s variegated foliage. Full sun.