Agave victoriae-reginae (Queen Victoria Century Plant)
Queen Victoria Century Plant, Queen Victoria Agave, Royal Agave, Agave Ferdinandi-Regis, Agave scabra × victoriae-reginae, Agave victoriae-reginae f. longifolia, Agave victoriae-reginae f. longispina, Agave victoriae-reginae var. nickelsiae
Incredibly attractive, award-winning Agave victoriae-reginae is an evergreen, perennial succulent forming a perfectly spherical, solitary rosette of thick, smooth and spineless, dark green leaves. Each leaf is adorned with almost 'hand-painted' white margins and a small terminal spine. While infrequent, mature plants (over 10 years) flower only once. They are topped with a magnificent flowering spike that can reach 15 ft. (5m), and bears dense clusters of creamy-white flowers. The flowering rosette dies after flowering and will have to be replaced as it usually does not offset. Very slow-growing, this distinctive Agave is terrific for sunny borders or containers.
- Grows up to 1 ft. tall (30 cm) and 1-2 ft. wide (30-60 cm). May reach 15 ft. (450 cm) with flower stalk.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Easily grown in slightly acidic, sandy or gravelly, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Once established, needs only occasional watering. Dry soil and drought tolerant
- Great for beds and borders, city gardens, rock gardens, succulent gardens or Mediterranean gardens. Ideal as an accent plant in sunny borders or in decorative containers.
- Attracts hummingbirds and birds but is deer resistant
- Virtually disease free. Watch for scale insects.
- Propagate by offsets in spring or fall
- Use caution, safety glasses, long sleeves, long pants, well covered shoes, and gloves when cutting this plant.
- Native to Mexico
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Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
Plant Family | Agave |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 9" – 1' (22cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
Plant Family | Agave |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 9" – 1' (22cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |