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Tulip Agave forms compact, rounded rosettes with blue-gray leaves edged in spines, resembling tulip petals unfolding. Both tough and ornamental, it adds sculptural charm to dry landscapes.
Water Needs: Very low; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Sandy, rocky soils with sharp drainage
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 7–10
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~5°F (–15°C)
Mature Size: 1–2 ft tall x 2–3 ft wide
Native Origin: Northern Mexico
Best Substitutes For: Queen Victoria Agave, Dwarf Century Plant
Landscape Uses: Rock gardens, borders, specimen plantings
Tulip Agave forms compact, rounded rosettes with blue-gray leaves edged in spines, resembling tulip petals unfolding. Both tough and ornamental, it adds sculptural charm to dry landscapes.
Water Needs: Very low; drought-tolerant once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Sandy, rocky soils with sharp drainage
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 7–10
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~5°F (–15°C)
Mature Size: 1–2 ft tall x 2–3 ft wide
Native Origin: Northern Mexico
Best Substitutes For: Queen Victoria Agave, Dwarf Century Plant
Landscape Uses: Rock gardens, borders, specimen plantings