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Agave tequilana

Also Known As

Agave tequiliana
Agave Azul
Tequila Agave
Weber Blue Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

9b-11

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Agave tequilana plant details

Agave tequilana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. 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 tequilana

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave tequilana

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
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

Agave tequilana, or Weber’s Blue Century Plant, diplays large rosettes of long, narrow, blue leaves with marginal teeth and sharp spikes. Slowly forms colonies. This is an easy care, drought tolerant plant that is great in landscapes and containers. Provide a well drained soil away from reflected heat. Once established, water infrequently during the hot season. Protect from frost!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Full Sun. Outdoor. Pale Green to Near White.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

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How to Grow Agave tequilana

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
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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