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Agave salmiana var. ferox 'Variegata' - A selection of Agave salmiana var. ferox that grows to 4 to 6 feet tall by the same width with wide dark green leaves that have strong yellow bands along the margins. Like its big brother Agave salmiana, this plant puts up a stout candelabra type inflorescence bearing yellow flowers that attract birds and bees.
Plant in full sun and irrigate little to none in coastal climates. Not sure if it will prove as hardy as the green forms we grow but it was not harmed by temperatures down to the mid 20's ° F in the historical January 2007 freeze and likely can go lower - maybe to 15° F. We are also not sure where this cultivar originated but we got our first plant in 2007 from Ed Pencal's Cactus Mart nursery growing grounds in Filmore California and have grown it ever since.
The information displayed on this page about Agave salmiana var. ferox 'Variegata' is based on the research we have conducted about it in our nursery library as well as from information provided by reliable online resources. We also include our own observations made about this plant as it grows in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant have performed in the containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we have received from others and welcome hearing from anyone with information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information that will aid others to better grow it.
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