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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Variegated Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Synonyms: [Agave pablocarrilloi 'Ivory Curls'] |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
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Agave gypsophila 'Ivory Curls' (Variegated Gypsum Century Plant) - A small solitary open rosette-forming succulent to 2 to 3 feet tall and as wide with gray undulating leaves with small narrowly-spaced soft spines along the broad cream-colored margins. Plant in full coastal sun to light shade in a well-drained soil - bright light brings out the best color but inland full sun will burn this plant. Protect from frost - it is noted to be severely damaged at temperatures below 25°F. The plant long grown as Agave gypsophila attractive in its own right but this variegated form is even more so. A great garden plant or used in a container. The plant in cultivation that has long been called Agave gypsophila was so named as it is found naturally growing on gypsum hillsides and also on calcareous soils in the Mexican States of Colima, Jalisco, Michoacan and Guerrero. More recently this species was split into 5 separate closely related species and the both this variegated plant and the nonvariegated form in cultivation are now considered by many to be selections of Agave pablocarrilloi. Since most people still know this plant under it older name we continue to list it this way until such time as this new name gets better known. There is more information on this name change on our Agave gypsophila page. This variegated selection reportedly originated in Australia at Stan Walkley's nursery but we got our first plant from Loran Whitelock in 2009 and additional stock from Xeric Growers in 2011.
The information about Agave gypsophila 'Ivory Curls' 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. |
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