Agave ‘Cornelius’

Cool, twisty leaves with a broad yellow variegated edge.


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The spectacular wide yellow margins of ‘Cornelius’ gives this agave its “wow” factor. This plant forms a 1.5 foot tall by 2.5 foot wide clump of thick wavy blue-green leaves margined by a two inch wide yellow edge at maturity. For full sun in well-drained soils in zones 9 and 10, or for use as a specimen plant in containers.

Common Name:  Century Plant

Family:  Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)

Zone Hardiness:  9-10

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  12-24"

Width:  2-3'

Primary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

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Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Tender

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Dry, Drought Tolerant

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Fragrance:  No

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Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

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