Quadricolor thorncrest century plant
Agave ensifera 'Quadricolor'
RHS AGM 2016
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Quadricolor' thorncrest century plant (Agave ensifera 'Quadricolor') is a succulent for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. It stays compact at 12 to 24 inches tall and wide. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It is evergreen and drought tolerant, so it is an easy pick for dry spots.
Pairs well with Mediterranean spurge, Elfin mother of thyme, and Shenandoah switchgrass.