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Fox Tail Agave

Agave attenuata

Pronunciation: a-GAH-vee at-ten-yoo-AY-tuh
SKU #42799
10-11

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Wide, pale green, spineless leaves form handsome clumping rosettes. Mature plants produce a striking, recurving bloom stalk covered with small, densely packed flowers. Younger rosettes form at the base to perpetuate the plant. A stunning patio container specimen for all climates. Perfect for waterwise gardens in mild winter areas.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when soil is completely dry.
SIZE: Forms clump 4 to 5 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide; flower spikes to 8 ft. tall.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11

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Bloom TimeBlooms at maturity, 10 to 15 years or older.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorLight Green
Companion PlantsSalvia (Salvia); Sempervirens (Sempervirens); Sedum (Sedum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); Euphorbia (Euphorbia)
Care InstructionsProvide lean to average, well-drained soil. Thrives in full sun to part shade in cool coastal areas; part shade or away from reflected heat in desert and hot summer areas. Drought tolerant once established in cooler regions; needs regular water in hotter summer regions. Fertilize sparingly when new growth begins in spring.
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Bloom TimeBlooms at maturity, 10 to 15 years or older.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorLight Green
Companion PlantsSalvia (Salvia); Sempervirens (Sempervirens); Sedum (Sedum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); Euphorbia (Euphorbia)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide lean to average, well-drained soil. Thrives in full sun to part shade in cool coastal areas; part shade or away from reflected heat in desert and hot summer areas. Drought tolerant once established in cooler regions; needs regular water in hotter summer regions. Fertilize sparingly when new growth begins in spring.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.