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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae) |
| 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.
The information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and from online sources as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens that we have observed it in. We also will incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that might aid others in growing Agave weberi 'Arizona Star'.
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