Agave 'Blue Glow'

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Agave 'Blue Glow'

Blue Glow Agave

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Description

This beautiful succulent slowly reaches 2' tall and 3' wide. Leaves are thick, blue green, 18" long, 2.5" wide, with red and yellow margins. Tip of the leaf of leaf has red spine. This is a great plant when backlit. It tolerates full sun although it needs shade in low desert areas. It needs well draining soil. Sap from plant irritates some people's skin. It is drought tolerant once it's established.

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Red, Yellow, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Allergenic, Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

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