Agave Seeds – Kerchovei

Agave Kerchovei is a striking, drought-tolerant succulent known for its bold rosette form and deep green leaves edged with contrasting dark margins. Ideal for xeriscaping and ornamental gardening, this hardy agave thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It’s an easy-care plant that brings a desert-inspired aesthetic to gardens and landscapes.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial succulent herb

• Variety Name: Kerchovei Agave

• Growth Habit: Rosette-forming with long, pointed leaves

• Maturity: Slow-growing; reaches mature size in 3–5 years

• Foliage Color: Deep green with dark margins

• Blooming: Produces tall flowering stalk once mature (monocarpic)

• Growing Season: Spring to early fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: February–September

  • Zones 7–8: April–August

  • Zones 5–6: May–July (grow as container plant)

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained sandy or rocky soil

• Watering: Low; water sparingly once established

• Uses: Ornamental landscaping, container gardening, drought-tolerant designs

• Maintenance: Low-maintenance; protect from frost