Octopus Agave
A large graceful species with long, twisting, recurving, and arching leaves that resemble an octopus. The leaves have smooth margins trimmed with a fine brown border and a sharp, flexible terminal spine.
Agave vilmoriniana
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Smooth
Leaf length : 36-72"
Leaf width : 3-4"
Leaf shape : Narrow, sword-shaped
Leaf color : Light green occasionally pale blue.
Flower Characteristics
Flower notes : This plant is monocarpic - it will flower only once then die. Flowering may occur after 10 years or more of plant growth in the ground.
Flower shape : Raceme
Flower color : Cream
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 3-4 ft.
Average size maturity height : 3-4 ft.
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 20 to 25 F ( Z9a)
Sunset zone : 12-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Partial Sun
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes