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Agave beauleriana

Also Known As

Agave franzosinii
Agave friderici

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

8b-11

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Agave beauleriana plant details

Agave beauleriana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave beauleriana

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave beauleriana

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Agave franzosinii is a large and striking century plant, growing up to 8 feet tall by 10 feet wide. It boasts a single, open rosette of broad, powdery bluish-gray leaves with undulating margins and a dark brown terminal spine. The underside of the leaves may have dark green patterns, giving the plant a distinct variegation. The plant produces a towering yellow flower inflorescence, attracting birds and bees. It is cold hardy to 15 degrees F, but use caution when working around it as its spines and sap can be dangerous. One of the most beautiful and distinctive agaves for a large garden. Full sun exposure and low water needs complete the ideal growing conditions for this species.

This plant has been grown in a 2 ga pot. The plant is shipped "dry root" (without dirt).

By: Dry Oasis Plants

Zn 9. Large powdery-blue leaves that droop .

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Full Sun to Partial Shade. Outdoor. Flower panicle is 30' tall or more with Yellow Flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

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Gardening facts about Agave beauleriana plant

How to Grow Agave beauleriana

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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