Majestic Agave
Agave franzosinii
SKU
41065
Arching, bluish-gray, glaucous-leaves, with large teeth, and a dark brown terminal spine form clump rosettes. Small offsets often sprout around the base of the plant. Upon maturity, usually 8 to 15 years, the mother plant will produce a large yellow bloom in spring which attracts birds. Makes a striking landscape specimen. Drought Tolerant.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-GAH-vee fran-zo-SIN-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Large, vertical flower stalks emerge on mature plants. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Provide a well drained soil away from reflected heat. After establishment, water infrequently during the hot season. Mother plant will die after flowering; replant with plantlets from flower spike.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
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