Agave tequilana

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Agave tequilana

Weber's Blue Tequila Agave

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Information by: San Marcos Growers Photographer:

Description

Agave tequilana (Weber's Blue Agave) A fast growing agave that grows to 5 feet tall and wide with 3 to 4 foot long narrow leaves of a beautiful shade of blue gray with a brown sharp terminal spine and margin teeth. It sends out pups, both near the plant's base and several feet away on rhizomes so give this plant some room. Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil and irrigate very little. This plant needs to be grown where temperatures do not drop below 25Â°F or even below 27Â°F for extended periods so it is likely limited to southern California coastal areas or the low desert.

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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.