Agave vilmoriniana
Octopus Agave
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.