Agave Barbed Wire
Agave 'Barbed Wire' is a striking and distinctive succulent, renowned for its bold architectural form and menacingly beautiful foliage. This hybrid agave is a cultivar of Agave desmettiana 'Variegata,' and is prized for its dramatic appearance and robust nature.
Key Features:
Leaves: Long, gracefully arching leaves with a mesmerizing blue-green hue. Each leaf is edged with prominent, hooked spines that resemble barbed wire, giving the plant its name.
Rosette Formation: Forms a large, open rosette that can reach an impressive size, often spanning several feet in diameter.
Growth Habit: Slow-growing but rewarding, gradually expanding its rosette over time and creating a captivating focal point in any landscape.
Size: Can grow up to 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) tall and wide.
Care: Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Extremely drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering once established.
Agave 'Barbed Wire' is a versatile and low-maintenance succulent that makes a bold statement in any setting. Its imposing size and dramatic foliage make it ideal for xeriscaping, rock gardens, or as a striking specimen plant in a large container.
The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
Just click here to make your request.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Agave 'Barbed Wire' is a striking and distinctive succulent, renowned for its bold architectural form and menacingly beautiful foliage. This hybrid agave is a cultivar of Agave desmettiana 'Variegata,' and is prized for its dramatic appearance and robust nature.
Key Features:
Leaves: Long, gracefully arching leaves with a mesmerizing blue-green hue. Each leaf is edged with prominent, hooked spines that resemble barbed wire, giving the plant its name.
Rosette Formation: Forms a large, open rosette that can reach an impressive size, often spanning several feet in diameter.
Growth Habit: Slow-growing but rewarding, gradually expanding its rosette over time and creating a captivating focal point in any landscape.
Size: Can grow up to 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) tall and wide.
Care: Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Extremely drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering once established.
Agave 'Barbed Wire' is a versatile and low-maintenance succulent that makes a bold statement in any setting. Its imposing size and dramatic foliage make it ideal for xeriscaping, rock gardens, or as a striking specimen plant in a large container.
The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
Just click here to make your request.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
Agave 'Barbed Wire' is a striking and distinctive succulent, renowned for its bold architectural form and menacingly beautiful foliage. This hybrid agave is a cultivar of Agave desmettiana 'Variegata,' and is prized for its dramatic appearance and robust nature.
Key Features:
Leaves: Long, gracefully arching leaves with a mesmerizing blue-green hue. Each leaf is edged with prominent, hooked spines that resemble barbed wire, giving the plant its name.
Rosette Formation: Forms a large, open rosette that can reach an impressive size, often spanning several feet in diameter.
Growth Habit: Slow-growing but rewarding, gradually expanding its rosette over time and creating a captivating focal point in any landscape.
Size: Can grow up to 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) tall and wide.
Care: Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Extremely drought-tolerant, requiring minimal watering once established.
Agave 'Barbed Wire' is a versatile and low-maintenance succulent that makes a bold statement in any setting. Its imposing size and dramatic foliage make it ideal for xeriscaping, rock gardens, or as a striking specimen plant in a large container.
The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.
Want your succulent with a pot?
We usually ship bare root for freshness and to keep costs low, but we’re happy to pot your plant on request!
Just click here to make your request.
Please note — NT, TAS, WA customers: please contact us before placing your order due to additional quarantine charges associated with these locations. View Shipping options
