Agave attenuata
Common name: Soft agave
Description: Agave attenuata is the most garden-friendly of all agaves, producing an elegant rosette of soft, pale blue-grey to grey-green leaves that are entirely spineless — making it safe to handle and ideal near paths, patios, and seating areas. The leaves are broad and gently arching, giving the plant a sculptural but approachable character quite unlike spikier relatives. It is notably faster-growing than most agaves and forms a substantial clump over time, eventually producing an arching flower spike rather than a vertical one.
Other benefits: excellent for containers, no spines — safe near pathways, drought tolerant, low maintenance, deer resistant, child and pet friendly
Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1.0m x 1.2m
Position: Full sun to partial shade; sheltered from frost; south-facing wall ideal for UK conditions
Soil pH: Neutral; adaptable to most free-draining soils
Moisture: Drought tolerant once established; requires good drainage; more moisture tolerant than most agaves
Winter hardiness: Cold hardy to approximately -3°C; best overwintered under cover or in a frost-free greenhouse in the UK
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On order. 2-3 weeks.
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