Agave victoria-reginae 'Porcupine'
Agave victoriae-reginae is one of the most desirable of century plants. 'Porcupine' forms small rosettes with silver markings.
Description:
'Porcupine' is a clonal selection of Agave victoriae-reginae from Yucca Do Nursery featuring very thick compact green leaves with white leaf edges. It has been described as looking like an artichoke carved out of green stone! Cold hardy in zones 8 to 10 with excellent drainage. Great for container culture elsewhere. Treat as a houseplant in the winter months in cold regions.
Common Name: Queen Victoria Agave - [Succulent Pre-Order]
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-10
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rocky limestone slopes and steep walled canyons from about 4000-5000 feet elevation.
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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