Agave attenuata Blue

Agave attenuata 'Blue' is a stunning blue-grey cultivar of the well-known Agave attenuata, commonly referred to as Foxtail Agave. This variety is prized for its softer, bluish foliage, which gives it a cool, elegant appearance compared to the more common green form.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Broad, smooth, blue-grey leaves that form a rosette.
• Growth Habit: Clumping, with a trunk-forming habit over time.
• Size: Typically grows 1–1.5m tall and 1–2m wide.
• Flowering: Produces a spectacular curving flower spike (up to 3m tall) with greenish-yellow blooms, though this occurs only after several years.
• Drought & Heat Tolerance: Extremely drought-hardy and thrives in full sun to part shade.
• Frost Sensitivity: Sensitive to heavy frost, best suited to mild, coastal, and warm temperate climates.

Growing Conditions:

• Soil: Well-draining soil, tolerates sandy and rocky conditions.
• Light: Prefers full sun, but can tolerate part shade.
• Water: Low water needs; thrives in dry conditions.
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance, but remove dead leaves to maintain a tidy appearance.
• Propagation: Easily propagated from pups (offsets) that form around the base.

Best Uses:

• Feature plant in coastal, Mediterranean, and arid gardens.
• Great for modern landscapes with a minimalist or architectural style.
• Works well in containers.
• Can be planted in rock gardens or xeriscapes.