Agave tenuifolia

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 10"-18"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

9b-12

Agave tenuifolia plant details

Agave tenuifolia is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous and grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled 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 tenuifolia

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave tenuifolia

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled 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 tenuifolia features slender tufts of flexible, arching, blue-green foliage. Lax rosettes form loose clumps. Tolerates more moisture than most Agaves, but still requires good drainage. An easy care, drought tolerant plant that is great in landscapes and containers or can adapt as a houseplant. Provide a well drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Be careful when handling this plant! Weeping Agave has extremely sharp leaf tips!