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Agave applanata
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 4'-7'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Agave applanata plant details
Agave applanata 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 gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave applanata
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 4 FT - 7 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Uses: architectural, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave applanata
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Agave applanata
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- 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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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 2'
Width: 2'
- bright shade - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Agave attenuata 'Blue Fantastic'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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