Agave attenuata or Foxtail Agave as it is commonly known is one of the most drought tolerant plants you will find. Creamy coloured flowers grow on an enormous spike, after years of growth before seeing the main plant die, leaving a legacy of “pups” or baby plants growing at its trunk.
The pups can be taken as cuttings and will grow easily when replanted, or watch the roots grow when placed in a vase to display indoors for a short period.
These beautiful succulent plants from Mexico are one of the easiest plants to grow. They are drought tolerant and will also survive the soaking rain that we experience in parts of Australia.
Agave attenuata loves a sunny position with well-drained soil or consider using them in a feature pot. No need to repot them every year, they do grow to around 1M high and wide, so repot every few years. Agaves are so versatile, they meet the brief for for a succulent, cactus or xerophytic garden and fit equally well in a Tropical/Balinese garden. Agave attenuate provides texture and a blue green shade to your garden design adding contrast to neighbouring plant species.
Agaves are an easy plant to grow and make a welcomed addition to any landscape design.
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