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Asparagaceae
Foxtail Agave Flower
Agave attenuata
Patience and culmination.
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Genus
- Agave
- Native to
- Mexico
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- Succulent perennial
- Height
- 10-14 feet (flower stalk)
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, sandy
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- Monocarpic (dies after flowering)
Did you know
- The foxtail agave typically grows for 10-15 years before producing its spectacular arching flower spike.
- The curved flower stalk can reach up to 14 feet and resembles a giant fox tail, giving the plant its name.
- Unlike most agaves, it lacks terminal spines on its leaf tips, making it safer for gardens with foot traffic.
- After flowering, the mother plant dies but is usually surrounded by offsets (pups) that continue growing.
- Agave attenuata is one of the most widely planted agaves in subtropical landscapes around the world.
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Grand finale