Agave Attenuata Kara’s Stripes

Agave attenuata “Kara’s Stripes”

Price range: $30.00 through $40.00

Living Light in Botanical Form

With each curve, 𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘢 ‘Kara’s Stripes’ reveals itself — not with force, but with a luminous whisper. Its broad, smooth leaves rise in gentle rosettes like the stroke of a painter’s brush, bathed in celadon green and edged with creamy gold. The plant seems to hold sunlight in its fibers, reflecting it back with soft brilliance, making it a living sculpture of light and line.

Unlike its more guarded agave cousins, 𝘈𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘢 wears no spines, no sharp defenses—only a supple strength. It invites touch, proximity, admiration. Its rosettes curve outward like waves caught mid-motion, each one a perfect geometry softened by warm color and generous form.

Whether in a ceramic pot or spilling from a terraced slope, it offers harmony without harshness, structure without severity. For landscape artists and design-minded gardeners, it’s a muse of balance — tame and bold, serene yet full of presence.

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Description

🌿 Why ‘Kara’s Stripes’ Captivates

  • Spineless and soft-edged, safe for walkways, patios, and family gardens
  • Striking variegation—pale yellow central stripes with sage-green margins that glow under sun or overcast skies
  • Slow-growing and compact, perfect for both grand landscapes and elegant container displays
  • Architectural presence, ideal as a centerpiece or a rhythmic accent in minimalist or Mediterranean designs
  • Low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and highly rewarding for its aesthetic return

 

🌞 Care Guide for Garden Success

  • Light: Full sun to partial shade; prefers 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best color
  • Soil: Fast-draining sandy or cactus soil; avoid soggy conditions
  • Water: Infrequent but deep watering during active growth; allow soil to dry fully between waterings
  • Temperature: Hardy to ~30–32 °F (USDA Zone 9b+); protect from frost
  • Maintenance: Remove dead leaves from base; repot every few years if container-grown
  • Propagation: Occasionally produces pups near the base; division is the most reliable method

 

🌱 A Garden’s Soft Spotlight

To add ‘Kara’s Stripes’ to your space is to introduce a moment of calm. A burst of brightness that doesn’t demand attention but earns it—gracefully. This agave doesn’t shout; it glows.

Additional information

Weight 5 lbs
Dimensions 7 × 7 × 4 in
Size

4” Size, 1-Gallon Size

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