Foxtail Agave

Agave attenuata · Succulent

Foxtail Agave is a slow-growing succulent, hardy in USDA zones 10-12, that matures to about 2–3 ft × 3–4 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained, occasionally-dry and very-dry soil. Expect yellow, green and white blooms in summer. It attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, stands up well to drought, dry soil and heat and grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

10-12

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

2–3 ft × 3–4 ft

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Occasionally-dry, Very-dry

Bloom color

Yellow, Green, White

Bloom season

Summer

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Small mammals

Tough against

Drought, Dry soil, Heat

Native to

Mexico