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Agave salmiana var. ferox 'Medio Picta' - A stunning plant that grows to about 4 to 5 feet tall by 6 to 8 feet wide with long wide blue- green leaves that have bold cream colored stripes running through the middle. Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil – may need some protection in hot inland locations. Along the coast it is drought tolerant and likely will tolerate temperatures down to around 15°F. This selection was first brought to our attention by Santa Barbara plantsmen Don and Dave Harris who noted it growing in a garden in Santa Barbara. We were later given plants by the astute local succulent gardener Alex Geremia and while we don't know the origins of this beautiful plant we believe that this beautiful Agave is a selection of Agave salmiana var. ferox and we certainly know that those that see it are taken by its beauty. We have heard from other quite knowledgeable agavephiles that they think this plant is a form of Agave americana but we disagree – see more on this our Agave salmiana 'Medio Picta' controversy page.
The information about Agave salmiana var. ferox 'Medio Picta' that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
Please note that after 46 years in business, San Marcos Growers will be discontinuing nursery operations by the end of 2025 and the property will be developed for affordable housing.
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