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Agave attenuata
A distinctive succulent with an attractive shape. Forms a large bold rosette of silver-grey foliage. In time it will develop multiple rossettes. Great for pots or dry sunny sites in the garden. Will grow in semi-shade. Avoid frosty sites.
Genus
Agave
Species
attenuata
Cultivar
Common name
Agave
Family name
Agavaceae
Place of origin
Mexico
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Dry tolerant
Exposure
Avoid frosty sites / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Tolerates exposed sites.
Immaculate / Structure / Texture
Succulents
Category
Medium, height between 0.23 and 1 metre.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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