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Blue Glow Agave

Agave ‘Blue Glow’

Blue Glow Agave is a slow-growing succulent, hardy in USDA zones 8-11, that matures to about 1–2 ft x 2–3 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with low water needs in well-drained, sandy and occasionally-dry soil. It stands up well to drought and deer and grows happily in containers.

USDA zones
8-11
Sun
Full sun, Part shade
Water
Low
Mature size
1–2 ft x 2–3 ft
Growth rate
Slow
Maintenance
Medium
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy, Occasionally-dry
Foliage
Blue-green
Tough against
Drought, Deer
Native to
Hybrid (cultivated)

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