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Agave vilmoriniana

Octopus Agave

Plant photo of: Agave vilmoriniana
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Agave with open rosette grows quickly to 4' x 5'. Arching twisted leaves give it its name. Leaves are light green with smooth margins and soft terminal spines. Good for high traffic areas. Accepts full sun or partial shade. After many years flower stalk will appear with yellow flowers in the spring. Like all agaves it will die after flowering, but it does produce many bulbils that can be transplanted. Native to northwest Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Foundation, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.