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Agave vilmoriniana

Octopus Agave

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Dave Anderson CVWD

 

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. Somewhat cold sensitive. After many years flower stalk will appear with yellow flowers in the spring. Like most agaves it will die after flowering, but it does produce many bulbils that can be transplanted. Does best with some shade in the low desert. Native to 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

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.