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Bio Facts: Cream Spike Agave

Cream Spike Agave
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Common Name:

Cream Spike Agave

Scientific Name:

Agave parryi ‘Cream Spike’

Origin:

Mexico

USDA Cold Hardiness Zones:

8a-9

Light Requirements:

Part sun in hotter climates

Soil Requirements:

Low water, xeric

Notes:

  • Blue/green leaves with a creamy border edged in black teeth and spines
  • Compact size and beautiful form 4”h x 6”w
  • Will create a 1’ wide clump with offsets
  • Grows well in light shade or full coastal sun, may require protection in hotter climates
  • Flowers golden blooms at the end of its lifecycle
  • Great for containers, stays small and compact