Agave, Foxtail Agave, Dragon-Tree Agave, Spineless Century Plant 'Kara's Stripes'

Agaveattenuata

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
attenuata (at-ten-yoo-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brea, California

Carlsbad, California

Galveston, Texas

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | November 2011 | neutral

Though these can look pretty nice, they have the annoying tendency to 'blanch' in sunlight to a completely ordinary leaf color. I think ...Read More

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