Agave Barbed Wire, also known as Agave desmettiana 'Variegata', is a cultivar of the Agave desmettiana plant, a succulent species native to Mexico. This cultivar is named after its variegated leaves that have yellow stripes along the margins and resemble barbed wire.

The leaves of Agave Barbed Wire are fleshy, growing up to 90 cm in length and 15 cm in width. They are a blue-green color with yellow stripes along the edges of the leaves, giving them a variegated appearance. The leaves grow in a rosette formation and have sharp spines along the margins.

This cultivar prefers well-drained soil and full to partial sun exposure. It is a relatively hardy plant, tolerant of drought and moderate cold temperatures. When mature, it produces a tall flower stalk that can reach up to 5 meters in height, bearing yellow-green flowers in the summer months.

Agave Barbed Wire is often used in landscaping as a focal point plant or in mass plantings. Its striking variegated leaves and sharp spines make it a popular choice for gardens, rock gardens, and xeriscapes. It is also suitable for container planting, where its architectural form can be highlighted.

This Plant comes in a 210mm diameter container and the plant you see is the plant you get.

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