Foxtail agave (Agave attenuata) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 1.5m – 3m wide.
This plant is commonly known as foxtail agave.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: foxtail agave
Scientific name: Agave attenuata
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent, Conservatory & Greenhouse
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 1.5m – 3m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, City & Courtyard Gardens, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Sub-tropical
Other characteristics: Drought resistant
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Foxtail agave (Agave attenuata) – H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Foxtail agave (Agave attenuata) – User:Orderinchaos, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
