Foxtail agave (Agave attenuata)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant Foxtail agave (Agave attenuata). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant foxtail agave in a south facing or west facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Agave attenuata can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• Architectural gardens – have clean lines, geometric layout and the absence of complicated details, follow a contemporary design;
• City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
• Patios, balconies and containers – gardens confined to the space next to buildings where the cultivation is done in pots and containers;
• Rock and gravel gardens – are gardens that feature extensive use of rocks and stones and include plants native to rocky or alpine environments;
• Tropical gardens – tropical plant gardens, require good rainfall or a decent irrigation or sprinkler system for watering and protection from frost;