Fox Tail Agave
Agave attenuata
Pronunciation: a-GAH-vee at-ten-yoo-AY-tuh
SKU #42799
| Description | Wide, pale green, spineless leaves form handsome clumping rosettes. Mature plants produce a striking, recurving bloom stalk covered with small, densely packed flowers. Younger rosettes form at the base to perpetuate the plant. A stunning patio container specimen for all climates. Perfect for waterwise gardens in mild winter areas. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when soil is completely dry. |
| Blooms | Blooms at maturity, 10 to 15 years or older. |
| Mature Size | Forms clump 4 to 5 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide; flower spikes to 8 ft. tall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Companion Plants | Salvia (Salvia); Sempervirens (Sempervirens); Sedum (Sedum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); Euphorbia (Euphorbia) |
| Care | Provide lean to average, well-drained soil. Thrives in full sun to part shade in cool coastal areas; part shade or away from reflected heat in desert and hot summer areas. Drought tolerant once established in cooler regions; needs regular water in hotter summer regions. Fertilize sparingly when new growth begins in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.