Agave attenuata
Spineless Agave
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Medium |
Mature Height & Spread | 5' x 5' |
Exposure | Full sun |
Water | Medium, Low Water |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Bloom Time | Infrequent |
Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Low Water Use |
Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15, 24" Box |
Natural Growth Habit | Clumping |
Sunset Garden Zones | 13, 20-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
Plant Type | Succulent |
Leaves 21/2′ long soft green in filtered light to grey-green in sun fleshy without spines. Clumps to 5’wide older plants develop trunks. Flowers are yellow on long spikes up to 14′ tall. Good near oceans and pools. Does best with regular water full sun to filtered light. Protect from frost and hot direct sun.