Agave Attenuata, Spineless Century Plant

Max Height: 1m Spread: 2m

Origin: C. Mexico Family: Agavaceae

Common Name: Spineless Agave, Foxtail Agave, Dragon-Tree Agave Flower Colour: White

Drought Tolerance: High Salinity Tolerance: Medium

Sun Tolerance: High Wind Tolerance: High

Water Requirement: Medium PH Level: Basic

Pest Tolerance: High Disease Tolerance: High

Growth Rate: Slow Fragrance: No

Agave attenuata, Spineless Century makes a bold statement in any garden! This native Mexican plant forms rosettes of succulent-like, soft fleshy, lime green to bluish leaves, fantastic for adding interesting form and texture to garden beds. Agaves have long been highlighted in gardening magazines and television shows, used as features in pots, courtyards and landscapes. They are particularly popular in modern garden designs. Plant is more suited for smaller landscapes due to its smaller stature than the Century Plant. Foliage is a soft light blueish-green and does not terminate in a spine. The emerging group of leaves forms an attractive cone shape in the center of the plant. It can be included in gardens frequented by children, whereas the spines on the Century Plant can be hazardous with youngsters nearby.

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