Agave bracteosa ‘Monterrey Frost’
Agave bracteosa 'Monterrey Frost' is a small, spineles cultivar perfect for pot culture or protected microclimates.
Agave bracteosa ‘Monterrey Frost’ is a rare variegated cultivar of the well known squid agave. It looks more marine-like than plant-like with long, narrow, notably spineless, bluish to apple green leaves. In its native habit it grows festooned on sheer cliffs so provide it with excellent drainage. After 2-4 years, this species will begin to form offsets and, when they mature, each clump will produce an amazing five to seven foot tall flower spike that resembles a giant yellow bottlebrush. Treat as a houseplant in the winter months in cold regions.
Common Name: Squid Agave
Family: Agavaceae (The Century Plant Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7b-10
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Lightly shaded cliff faces.
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