Tender <sigh> but perhaps the most spectacular variegated Agave. It makes a great container plant for LARGE containers. To 5′ x 5′, it grows a little slower in containers. Make sure it’s sturdy and well built too because this puppy has been known to grow so vigorously as to shatter its own home. Use well drained cactus mix and add a handful of all organic fertilizer. Move to a freeze free environment such as an unheated garage if temperatures threaten to drop below 20ºF. Otherwise move it to a dry place for winter- under a south facing eave is ideal. Move it back out in the open when rain dwindles. Light summer water will speed growth. Leaves on this form are blue on the edges with a dramatic pure white stripe down the center. Wow.
Agave americana ‘Medio Picta Alba’
Family: Asparagaceae Genus: Agave
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial, Succulents & Cacti
Biomes/Growing conditions: Dry Shade, Hot Aspects, Low Water/No Water, Western Native
Sun exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
USDA Hardiness zone: Zn8b 20º to 15ºF
Foliage color: Blue, Variegated
Foliage season: Evergreen