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foxtail agave

Agave attenuata

Drought Resistant

Genus: Agave
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

A succulent perennial producing an evergreen rosette of silvery, pale green leaves on top of a thick stem. An arching stem of yellow flowers can emerge from the rosette in summer, reaching to 1.5m in height

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Frost tender, so in most locations, this perennial can only be grown outdoors in summer. Use a free-draining compost. Grow under glass in cactus compost in full light. Water less in autumn and keep dry in winter. Further houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation advice

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by offsets

Pests

Prone to scale insects

Diseases

Generally problem free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerCity CourtyardCottage InformalArchitectural

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years