Agave Palmeri
Agave palmeri – Palmer’s Agave: A Majestic Desert MonarchCrown your collection with the Agave palmeri, or Palmer’s Agave, a stunning succulent that blends grace with grit. Native to the Southwest U.S. and Mexico, this beauty forms a broad, open rosette of powdery blue-green leaves, growing 3-4 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide. Each long, lance-shaped leaf is edged with sharp, reddish-brown teeth and capped with a wicked gray spine—perfect for commanding attention. Slow-growing, it occasionally pups, adding to its regal presence.
Care Lowdown:
• Sun: Full sun is its throne—6+ hours daily keeps its colors vibrant and form bold. Light shade is tolerated but dulls its shine.
• Water: Built for drought—water deeply every 2-3 weeks in summer, letting soil dry out fully between. In winter, water once a month or not at all.
• Soil: Craves lean, well-drained soil—cactus mix or sandy gravel ensures happy roots and no rot.
A star in rock gardens, xeriscapes, or large pots, Palmer’s Agave thrives in USDA zones 8-11, handling dry cold to 15°F (-9°C)—just keep it dry in freezes. After 10-25 years, it may unleash a 15-20-foot spike of golden-yellow flowers—a spectacular farewell before the rosette fades, often leaving offsets behind. Spines mean business, so place thoughtfully; sap can irritate skin or pets.
Agave palmeri – Palmer’s Agave: A Majestic Desert MonarchCrown your collection with the Agave palmeri, or Palmer’s Agave, a stunning succulent that blends grace with grit. Native to the Southwest U.S. and Mexico, this beauty forms a broad, open rosette of powdery blue-green leaves, growing 3-4 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide. Each long, lance-shaped leaf is edged with sharp, reddish-brown teeth and capped with a wicked gray spine—perfect for commanding attention. Slow-growing, it occasionally pups, adding to its regal presence.
Care Lowdown:
• Sun: Full sun is its throne—6+ hours daily keeps its colors vibrant and form bold. Light shade is tolerated but dulls its shine.
• Water: Built for drought—water deeply every 2-3 weeks in summer, letting soil dry out fully between. In winter, water once a month or not at all.
• Soil: Craves lean, well-drained soil—cactus mix or sandy gravel ensures happy roots and no rot.
A star in rock gardens, xeriscapes, or large pots, Palmer’s Agave thrives in USDA zones 8-11, handling dry cold to 15°F (-9°C)—just keep it dry in freezes. After 10-25 years, it may unleash a 15-20-foot spike of golden-yellow flowers—a spectacular farewell before the rosette fades, often leaving offsets behind. Spines mean business, so place thoughtfully; sap can irritate skin or pets.
Agave palmeri – Palmer’s Agave: A Majestic Desert MonarchCrown your collection with the Agave palmeri, or Palmer’s Agave, a stunning succulent that blends grace with grit. Native to the Southwest U.S. and Mexico, this beauty forms a broad, open rosette of powdery blue-green leaves, growing 3-4 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide. Each long, lance-shaped leaf is edged with sharp, reddish-brown teeth and capped with a wicked gray spine—perfect for commanding attention. Slow-growing, it occasionally pups, adding to its regal presence.
Care Lowdown:
• Sun: Full sun is its throne—6+ hours daily keeps its colors vibrant and form bold. Light shade is tolerated but dulls its shine.
• Water: Built for drought—water deeply every 2-3 weeks in summer, letting soil dry out fully between. In winter, water once a month or not at all.
• Soil: Craves lean, well-drained soil—cactus mix or sandy gravel ensures happy roots and no rot.
A star in rock gardens, xeriscapes, or large pots, Palmer’s Agave thrives in USDA zones 8-11, handling dry cold to 15°F (-9°C)—just keep it dry in freezes. After 10-25 years, it may unleash a 15-20-foot spike of golden-yellow flowers—a spectacular farewell before the rosette fades, often leaving offsets behind. Spines mean business, so place thoughtfully; sap can irritate skin or pets.
