octopus agave
Agave vilmoriniana
Description:
Visually striking leaves with soft tips bring architectural interest to the garden; friendlier than most agaves; blooms within 5-8 years; main plant dies after flowering, but produces hundreds of plantlets on flower stalk.
Native to:
Mexico
Plant Type:
Succulent
Height:
4 ft
Width:
4 ft
Flower Color:
Yellow
Bloom Period:
May in (5-8 years)
Wildlife Value:
Honey Bees
Native Bees
Hoverflies
Hummingbirds
Sun Exposure:
Sun
Part Shade
Irrigation Needs:
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Very Low (deep watering once a month)
Maintenance Needs:
None; after plant flowers and dies after 5-8 years, collect plantlets or seeds to replant.
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