Agave gypsophila
Agave gypsophila is known as the blue wave agave or gypsum century plant. It has wonderful undulating margins.
Agave gypsophila is known as the blue wave agave or gypsum century plant. The blue-green leaves have bold and distinctive undulating edges and a rubbery texture with small lateral spines. The undulations increase as plants mature. It is endemic to Mexico.
Common Name: Blue Wave Agave
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Orange
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Bluish
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Gypsum and calcareous hillsides in Guerrero, Colim, Jalisco, and Michoacan, Mexico.
Award:
Geographical Origin: North America
