Plant Details:
Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Agavaceae
Plant Description: This is a succulent perennial that can withstand drought, and extreme heat. This plant thrives in tough hot environments. It has upright spikey leaves that appear blue to gray-green and produce tall spikes of very long lasting pinkish to coral flowers that attract hummingbirds.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Succulent
Plant Care: Succulent (perennials with fleshy leaves and no spines): Remove dead leaves and stems. Succulents with stems that die back in the fall may be left for winter interest or removed once dried. Trim as necessary to retain a desirable shape.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 2-3' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Blue-green, Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Aug
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- JVWCD Building South