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Agave victoriae-reginae 'Compacta' (Queen Victoria Agave) - A very slow-growing and attractive small clump-forming agave to 1 foot tall by 1 foot wide with tight-fitting, tapered deep green leaves that are edged in white along the margins and end in a small terminal spine; the leaf margins are smooth and spineless. When the plant flowers, which only happens with considerable age, the unbranched spike can reach to 15 feet and bears densely packed reddish-purple flowers. After flowering this species usually does not offset and will have to be replaced.
Plant in full sun or light shade. Drought tolerant. Hardy to at least 10 F°. This compact form is a great addition to the dry garden or for use in decorative containers. We grew this plant from 2006 until 2009 from plant we originally received from Mountain States Nursery. For more information on the species, see our listing of Agave victoriae-reginae.
The information about Agave victoriae-reginae 'Compacta' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
