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Buy Agave attenuata Ray of Light PP21854

Scientific Name: Agave attenuata 'AGAVWS'

Also Known As

Agave attenuata 'Ray of Light'
Ray of Light Fox Tail Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

9b-12

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Agave attenuata Ray of Light PP21854 plant details

Agave attenuata Ray of Light PP21854 is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave attenuata Ray of Light PP21854

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, bare root shipping available, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, spineless, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave attenuata Ray of Light PP21854

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Agave attenuata "Ray of Light" is a unique plant featureing long, slender leaves that are a vibrant green color and are adorned with yellow and white stripes. The leaves are arranged in a rosette pattern, creating a beautiful symmetry.

The "Ray of Light" Agave is a hardy and easy to care for plant that is perfect for both beginners and experienced gardeners. It is drought-tolerant and can thrive in a variety of conditions, making it ideal for use in xeriscaping or rock gardens. This plant is also great for use in container gardens and can be used as a focal point in any outdoor living space.

The Foxtail Agave can reach a height of 5' and forms beautiful, soft green, spineless rosettes which work well with other succulents or even tropical plants. It's graceful form and lack of spines makes Agave attenuata, and it's varieties, a popular dry garden choice. This agave will tolerate full sun near the coast. It will usually be damaged when temperatures reach 28° F.

Grown in a 5ga container and shipped "dry root" (little to no soil)

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How to Grow Agave attenuata Ray of Light PP21854

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant