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    Agave angustifolia

    Also Known As

    • Agave angustifolia var. pacifica
    • Agave pacifica

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 18"-36"
    • W: 18"-36"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Agave angustifolia plant details

    Agave angustifolia is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer chartreuse and cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun 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 angustifolia

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse and cream blooms in summer
    Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave angustifolia

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    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

    Who wants some mezcal? Agave angustifolia is the main species, known as espadin, used to make mezcal, the sister liquor of tequila, especially in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, the home of mezcal. It resembles the tequila agave, A. tequilana, with

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Agave angustifolia plant

    How to Grow Agave angustifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • 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

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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