Agave havardiana (Havard’s Agave) – Complete Growing and Care Guide (Cold Hardy Agave)

Agave

Agave havardiana (Havard’s Agave) – Complete Growing and Care Guide (Cold Hardy Agave) Botanical name:Agave havardiana Common name: Havard’s AgaveOrigin: Southwestern Texas (USA) and Northern Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila)Plant type: Evergreen succulent (compact rosette-forming agave)Size: 60–120 cm (24–48 in) diameterSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Extremely well-drained, mineral soilCold hardiness: approx. −20°C to −23°C (−4°F to −10°F)Landscape use:…

Agave parryi var. couesii (Coues’ Agave) – Complete Cold Hardy Growing Guide

Agave

Agave parryi var. couesii (Coues’ Agave) – Complete Cold Hardy Growing Guide Botanical name:Agave Parryi var. couesii Common name: Coues’ AgaveOrigin: Southwestern United States (Arizona)Plant type: Evergreen succulent (compact rosette-forming agave)Size: 40–60 cm (16–24 in) diameterSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Extremely well-drained, mineral soilCold hardiness: approx. −20°C to −23°C (−4°F to −10°F)Landscape use: Xeriscape, rock gardens,…

Agave Parryi var. neomexicana (New Mexico Agave) – Complete Cold Hardy Growing Guide

Agave

Agave Parryi var. neomexicana (New Mexico Agave) – Complete Cold Hardy Growing Guide Botanical name:Agave Parryi var. neomexicana Common name: New Mexico AgaveOrigin: Southwestern United States (New Mexico, Texas)Plant type: Evergreen succulent (compact rosette-forming agave)Size: 40–60 cm (16–24 in) diameterSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Extremely well-drained, mineral soilCold hardiness: approx. −25°C to −30°C (−13 to −22°F)Landscape…

Agave Parryi (Parry’s Agave) – Complete Growing and Care Guide

Agave

Agave Parryi (Parry’s Agave) – Complete Growing and Care Guide Botanical name:Agave parryi Common name: Parry’s AgaveOrigin: Southwestern USA (Arizona, New Mexico) & Northern MexicoPlant type: Evergreen succulent (compact rosette-forming agave)Size: 40–90 cm (16–35 in) diameterSun exposure: Full sunSoil: Extremely well-drained, mineral soilCold hardiness: −15°C to −23°C (5 to −10°F, depending on variety)Landscape use: Xeriscape,…

Yucca filamentosa – Complete Growing and Care Guide

Yucca

Yucca filamentosa – Complete Growing and Care Guide Botanical name:Yucca filamentosa Common name: Adam’s Needle, Threadleaf YuccaOrigin: Eastern and Southeastern United States (native species)Plant type: Evergreen perennial (rosette-forming, trunkless)Height: 60–100 cm (2–3 ft)Spread: 90–150 cm (3–5 ft)Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shadeSoil: Well-drained soil (tolerates poor soils)Cold hardiness: approx. -35°C (-30°F)Landscape use: Xeriscape, borders,…

Yucca gloriosa ‘Variegata’ – Complete Growing and Care Guide

Yucca

Yucca gloriosa ‘Variegata’ – Complete Growing and Care Guide Botanical name:Yucca gloriosa ‘variegata’ Common name: Variegated Spanish DaggerOrigin: Southeastern United States (cultivar)Plant type: Evergreen shrub-like yucca (upright rosette)Height: 120–180 cm (4–6 ft)Spread: 90–150 cm (3–5 ft)Sun exposure: Full sunSoil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soilsCold hardiness: approx. -18°C to -20°C (0 to -4°F)Landscape use: Architectural accent,…

Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’ – Complete Growing and Care Guide

Yucca

Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’ – Complete Growing and Care Guide Botanical name:Yucca filamentosa ‘color guard’ Common name: Color Guard Yucca Origin: Southeastern United States (cultivar) Plant type: Evergreen perennial (rosette-forming) Height: 60–90 cm (2–3 ft) Spread: 90–120 cm (3–4 ft) Sun exposure: Full sun Soil: Excellent drainage required Cold hardiness: approx. -35°C (-30°F) Landscape use:…