Agave have become an important plant for landscapers, with strong architectural shapes agaves make a dramatic statement in the garden. Grown in a pot agaves can make great specimen plants, planted in mass or as a border the impact of agaves can be dramatic. With over 350 species originating in Mexico and Southern USA you can find an agave for any situation. Agaves will flower, and they have great flowers, but be patient, agaves may take 5-10 years to flower. Agave attenuata is a very popular variety, but look for varieties such as agave desmettiana 'el miradores gold' a stricking plant. Agaves will grow up 1.5m, agave americana species. However lower growing or dwarf species may only reach 30cm, agave victoria regina, agave univtata and the interesting form agave toumeyana.
Growing conditions for Agave and Agave care.
Agave like most succulents are sun loving, and are generally regared as drought tolerant. Like yuccas, agaves require very little maintenance. Removal of spent flower heads, occasional watering and fertilizer application evry month or two will keep your yucca in good condition.
Agave are suitable for growing in containers or pots, especially the smaller species. And yes agaves can be a little weedy at times, but easy to control.
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