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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (Agaves) |
| Origin: North America |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Yellow/Chartreuse Foliage: Yes |
| Variegated Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F |
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Agave weberi 'Arizona Star' (Variegated Weber Agave) - Medium sized rosette-forming succulent to 4 feet tall by 7 feet wide with fleshy, spine-tipped blue-green leaves that have a wide marginal pale yellow stripe along the nearly spineless margins. Like the species this plant should have bright yellow flowers on 20' branched stalks at maturity. Plant in full sun to light shade in a well-draining soil. Hardy to 10° F. This selection was made by Tony Avent from a crop of Agave weberi growing at Mountain States Nursery in Arizona. Photo courtesy Tony Avent.
This description is based on research and observations of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in our nursery garden and in other gardens that we visit. We also incorporate comments received and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Agave weberi 'Arizona Star'.
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