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Queen Victoria Agave

Agave Victoriae-Reginae

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Overview

The Queen Victoria Agave (Agave victoriae-reginae) is a striking succulent prized for its symmetrical rosette of thick, compact leaves, each featuring distinctive white etchings. This slow-growing desert jewel typically spans 12-18 inches in width and height with maturity, perfect for creating defined accents in rock gardens or xeriscapes. Being drought tolerant, it requires minimal water, thriving in full sun to part shade in zones 8-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–11Climate Arid
Queen Victoria Agave (Agave Victoriae-Reginae) — Being drought tolerant, it requires minimal water, thriving in full sun to part shade in zones 8-11

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Arid

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Photos (83)

Queen Victoria Agave (Agave Victoriae-Reginae) — Hailing from the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico; although frost may damage its tips, image 68
Queen Victoria Agave (Agave Victoriae-Reginae) — consider utilizing it as a focal point in rock gardens; although frost may damage its tips, image 77
Queen Victoria Agave (Agave Victoriae-Reginae) — as an accent in mixed succulent beds; showcasing its geometric beauty as a masterpiece of natural, image 78
Queen Victoria Agave (Agave Victoriae-Reginae) — The Queen Victoria Agave is a slow grower and can take ten years or more to flower; showcasing its, image 75
Queen Victoria Agave (Agave Victoriae-Reginae) — although frost may damage its tips, image 74
Queen Victoria Agave (Agave Victoriae-Reginae) — it produces a tall spike of dramatic purplish-red flowers; being drought tolerant, it requires, image 76
Queen Victoria Agave (Agave Victoriae-Reginae) — purple and red flowers in the garden; being drought tolerant, it requires minimal water, thriving, image 82
Queen Victoria Agave (Agave Victoriae-Reginae) — succulent with purple and red blooms; although frost may damage its tips, image 83
Queen Victoria Agave (Agave Victoriae-Reginae) — showcasing its geometric beauty as a masterpiece of natural art in any garden setting, image 81
Queen Victoria Agave (Agave Victoriae-Reginae) — Its majestic form provides year-round visual interest; although frost may damage its tips, image 80
Queen Victoria Agave (Agave Victoriae-Reginae) — or in container plantings for patios and terraces; being drought tolerant, it requires minimal, image 79

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