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Agave attenuata 'Raea's Gold'

Also Known As

  • Golden Fox Tail Agave

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Agave attenuata 'Raea's Gold' plant details

Agave attenuata 'Raea's Gold' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chartreuse and gold foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade 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 'Raea's Gold'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 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 'Raea's Gold'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Agave attenuata ‘Raea’s Gold’ is a beautiful, large, golden Agave displaying soft, broad, butter-yellow leaves. There are no sharp spines to pose a hazard. The color is best when the plant is grown in full sun.

Gardening facts about Agave attenuata 'Raea's Gold' plant

How to Grow Agave attenuata 'Raea's Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • 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

    • gold
    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
  • dry when dormant
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Zones

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Size

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 2'-3'

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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 18"-36"

Width: 24"-48"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

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Size

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