Agave vilmoriniana

Octopus Agave

Accent

This fast-growing plant has a sprawling, twisted form with leaves that have smooth edges without a sharp tip. Unlike most agaves, this plant does not pup. It reaches about three or four feet high and up to six feet wide.

Temperature

Hardy to 28F.

Water requirements

Occasional to none in areas with more than three inches of annual rainfall or where it receives extra runoff. Supply some water in summers to keep leaves plump.

Sun

Full sun, light shade.

Soil

Tolerates most types except waterlogged.

Maintenance

Little to none.

Disadvantages

Lower leaves may become dry or untidy looking and need to be removed. Susceptible to snout weevils. Dies after bloom.

Bloom

Yellow flowers on tall stalk in Spring.

Fruit or Seeds

Pups form on flower stalk.

Uses

Container plant. Specimen.

Origin

Native of Mexico. Member of the Agavaceae family.

Themes

Desert Grassland, Desert, Desert Transitional, Subtropical, Bird.

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