Agave victoriae-reginae (Queen Victoria Agave)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Species | victoriae-reginae |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Northern Mexico (Coahuila, Nuevo Leon). |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 11b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 - 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 15 - 20 |
| Height | 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Clumping rosette-forming. |
| Landscape | Beds and borders, patio containers, mass clump plantings, indoor containers or as a specimen. |
| Propagation | Propagate by offsets (pups) taken in spring or autumn. |
| Cultivation | Prefers well-drained, neutral sandy or loamy soils in full sun to partial shade. |
| Pests | Prone to scale. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Dry plains and rocky slopes. |
| Leaf Description | Sculptured geometrical leaves that are slightly rounded at the ends. |
| Colour Description | Sage green to deep green leaves. |
| Texture Description | Smooth. |
Photographs
Agave victoriae-reginae, Maturity
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