Common name: Variegated Caribbean agave

Description: Agave angustifolia 'Marginata' is a handsome variegated agave producing an upright, vase-shaped rosette of narrow, sword-like leaves with crisp creamy-white margins and a firmly toothed edge. The strong contrast between the grey-green centre and the pale margin gives each leaf a clean, architectural appearance. It is a vigorous grower compared to many agaves and produces offsets freely, making it useful for building up a dramatic group planting or for propagation.

Other benefits: excellent for containers, variegated foliage, drought tolerant, low maintenance, deer resistant, produces offsets freely

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.9m x 1.0m

Position: Full sun; warm and sheltered; excellent drainage essential

Soil pH: Neutral; tolerates most free-draining soils

Moisture: Drought tolerant; requires sharply drained soil; protect from prolonged wet and hard frost

Winter hardiness: Cold hardy to approximately -5°C; benefits from winter protection in the UK