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Agave 'Blue Fantastic'
Also Known As
- Agave attenuata 'Blue Fantastic'
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Agave 'Blue Fantastic' plant details
Agave 'Blue Fantastic' 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 gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave 'Blue Fantastic'
- 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, bare root shipping available, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave 'Blue Fantastic'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Agave attenuata Blue Fantastic is an addition to the array of tissue-cultured blue-leaved Agaves by Rancho Tissue Technologies. This magnificent plant boasts wide tapering leaves that gracefully showcase a dusky blue hue.
It stretches to an impressive 3 feet across and stands tall at 3 to 4 feet, a true spectacle to behold. What's more, it possesses a remarkable resilience, allowing it to endure brief spells of chilly weather with poise and strength.
Cultivating the Agave attenuata Blue Fantastic is a breeze, since it bears no sharp teeth. So, if you seek a striking yet easy-to-manage addition to your garden, look no further than the marvelous Agave attenuata Blue Fantastic!
Grown in a 4in pot and shipped "dry-root"
By: Dry Oasis Plants
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Gardening facts about Agave 'Blue Fantastic' plant
How to Grow Agave 'Blue Fantastic'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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
Plant Type
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Zones
7b-10b
Size
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Width: 3'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-36"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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