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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

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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"

 

Gardening facts about Agave 'Blue Fantastic' plant

How to Grow Agave 'Blue Fantastic'

  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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