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Agave attenuata 'Nova'

Also Known As

  • Blue Fox Tail Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Agave attenuata 'Nova' plant details

Agave attenuata 'Nova' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. 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 average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave attenuata 'Nova'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, easy-to-grow, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave attenuata 'Nova'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Agave attenuata 'Nova' plant

How to Grow Agave attenuata 'Nova'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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