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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 long, sword-like leaves in shades of silver-blue to powder blue. It is a large-growing century plant so you'll need some space to grow it though, in a pot in Canada, it won't grow as large as pictured here near Puerto Escondido.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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Photo of Agave angustifolia form by Dry Oasis Plants

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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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