Fox Tail Agave
This wonderful agave resembles a large green flower. Each rosette has 15-35 large, nearly flat, soft, pale green leaves with smooth margins on arching, smooth stems. Full sun in coastal areas, provide light shade in hotter climates. Frost tender. Good for poolside gardens or containers.
Agave attenuata
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit edible :Yes
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Soft
Leaf length : 9-27"
Leaf width : 4-8"
Leaf shape : Lance-shaped with smooth margins
Leaf color : Pale green
Flower Characteristics
Flower notes : Monocarpic - flowers only once at end of life cycle.
Flower shape : Spike
Flower color : Yellow
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 4-6 ft.
Average size maturity height : 4-5 ft.
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 30 to 35 F( Z10a)
Sunset zone : 13, 20-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Partial Sun
Landscape Attributes
Under oak trees : Yes
Barrier plants : Yes
Seashore conditions : Yes
Oak root fungus resistance : Yes
Hummingbirds : Yes
Hedges and screens : Yes
Frost tender : Yes
Fragrance : Yes
Erosion control : Yes
Drought tolerant : Yes
Deer resistant : Yes
Butterflies : Yes
Colorful fruits and berries : Yes
Birds : Yes
Autumn foliage color : Yes
Attractive bark : Yes
Allergenic plants : Yes