Agave w/ Broad Thick Pale Green Leaves
This medium-sized species is mostly solitary with a flattened open rosette of few, large pale blue-grey leaves. Many dark brown teeth on margins contrast nicely with leaf color. An extremely shade tolerant Agave. Provide protection from temperatures below 25 F.
Agave guiengola
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit edible :Yes
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Thick, succulent, glaucous
Leaf length : 18-24"
Leaf width : 5-6"
Leaf shape : Lance-shaped with toothed margins
Leaf color : Blue-grey
Flower Characteristics
Flower notes : This plant is monocarpic - it will flower only once then die. Flowering may occur after 20 years or more of plant growth in the ground. Remove flower before buds form to prolong plant life.
Flower shape : Spike
Flower color : Yellow
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 4-6 ft.
Average size maturity height : 2-4 ft.
Growth rate : Slow-Moderate
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 25 to 30 F (Z9b)
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : 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