Agave vilmoriniana
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Octopus Agave
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 4' x 4' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | Yellow, Green |
| Bloom Time | Infrequent |
| Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 12-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 7-11 |
| Plant Type | Succulent |
Arching twistedpale green leaves with a single spine at the tip. makes a rosette up to 6′ tall/wide. Excellent in containers. A very unusual looking succulent with narrow green leaves that twist back towards the ground making it look like a 4 feet tall and wide octopus with outreaching tentacles. Arching deeply furrowed leaves are unarmed making this Agave a relatively safe plant for walkway areas or container growing. It should be noted the leaf margins while unarmed to the eye can have small serrations and be fairly sharp. Plant in full sun. Tolerates drought and cold temperatures to 24 ° F.
