Shira ito no ohi Variegated Thread-leaf Agave

Shira ito no ohi Variegated Thread-leaf Agave

A fantastic and unique variegated selection of an already fantastic cultivar, Shira ito no ohi Variegated Thread-leaf Agave looks more like a small intricate sculpture than a living being! The white threads coming off the leaves really accentuate the variegation and the symmetry of the whole plant has us swooning! Grows fairly slowly and requires well-draining soil. Makes an excellent container plant where temperatures drop below 15º F.

Plant in extremely well-draining soil in the brightest conditions if planting in ground. Otherwise, it makes a fantastic container specimen and can be brought indoors when very cold weather is in the forecast.

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Latin Name: Agave filifera ssp. schidigera ‘Shira ito no ohi’
Site and Soil: Full sun and very well-drained soil. Very drought tolerant once established and it will need little to no supplemental watering during the summer season, though a bit of summer water speeds growth.
Hardiness: Hardy to approx. 15º F, possibly lower with great drainage.
Size at Maturity: 1  ft. in height by 1 ft. wide
Bloom Time: early spring through summer every decade or so
Pests & Diseases: Not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 7b