Agave ovatifolia

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Agave ovatifolia

Whale's Tongue Agave

Information by: Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

This versatile Agave is a solitary plant, growing quite large, with rosettes that can reach 7' across. Leaves are grayish white color with small marginal teeth. The leaf blade is short, wide and distinctively cupped, thus the common name, Whale's Tongue. This Agave looks great in a pot on a patio, under trees, with large boulders or planted with other succulents. It can take intense heat and cold. It grows moderately fast but prefers well drained soil.

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Walkways

Special Uses

Container

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.