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Agave 'Blue Flame'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Agave 'Blue Flame' plant details
Agave 'Blue Flame' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave 'Blue Flame'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Uses: architectural, bare root shipping available, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave 'Blue Flame'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Agave "Blue Flame" are visually impressive with their distinctive blue-green leaves that gracefully curve upward, resembling a flickering flame. This compact Agave is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any garden or container. With its symmetrical rosette form and low-maintenance nature, Agave "Blue Flame" is an excellent choice for gardeners. Its unique coloration and graceful growth habit make it a standout addition to any dry garden.
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Gardening facts about Agave 'Blue Flame' plant
How to Grow Agave 'Blue Flame'
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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