Agave attenuata
Species
Shrub
Succulent
| Family | Asparagaceae |
|---|---|
| Common names | Century Plant, Foxtail Agave, Spineless Century Plant, Swan Neck Agave, Variegated Century Plant |
Climatic Suitability
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Form
Height in cultivation 1 – 2 m
Spread in cultivation 0.8 – 1.5 m
Origin Exotic
Flower colour Cream, green, white, yellow
Flower period spring, summer
Leaf colour Blue-green, green, yellow
Leaf loss Evergreen
Site
Urban space type Garden, park, street
Use erosion control, feature, mass planting
Soil texture clay, loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral
Water use
Moderate
Moderate
Performance
Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance
High drought
No frost
High coastal
High drought
No frost
No frost
High coastal
High coastal
Soil Salinity
Low
Low
Growth rate Fast, medium, slow
Biodiversity
Insect
Mammal / Lizard
Pollinator
Insect
Mammal / Lizard
Pollinator
Risk - Flammability
Low
Low
Climate Suitability
Climate suitability
Unsuitable Suitable
203020502070
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