Compact and perfectly symmetrical, Queen Victoria Agave is admired for its dark green leaves marked with white streaks. A jewel among agaves, it’s both elegant and desert-tough.
Water Needs: Very low; thrives with minimal care
Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Sandy or rocky, well-draining soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 7–11
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~10°F (–12°C)
Mature Size: 1–2 ft tall x 1–2 ft wide
Native Origin: Northern Mexico
Best Substitutes For: Mangave, Dwarf Agaves
Landscape Uses: Rock gardens, containers, specimen plantings
Compact and perfectly symmetrical, Queen Victoria Agave is admired for its dark green leaves marked with white streaks. A jewel among agaves, it’s both elegant and desert-tough.
Water Needs: Very low; thrives with minimal care
Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Sandy or rocky, well-draining soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 7–11
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~10°F (–12°C)
Mature Size: 1–2 ft tall x 1–2 ft wide
Native Origin: Northern Mexico
Best Substitutes For: Mangave, Dwarf Agaves
Landscape Uses: Rock gardens, containers, specimen plantings