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Octopus Agave (Agave vilmoriniana)Succulents

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Octopus Agave

Agave vilmoriniana

Octopus Agave is a medium-growing succulent, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, that matures to about 3-4 ft × 4-6 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with low water needs in well-drained and sandy soil. Expect yellow blooms in spring. It grows happily in containers.

USDA zones
9-11
Sun
Full sun, Part shade
Water
Low
Mature size
3-4 ft × 4-6 ft
Spacing
4-6 feet
Growth rate
Medium
Maintenance
Low
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy
Foliage
Blue-green, Green
Bloom color
Yellow
Bloom season
Spring
Native to
Mexico

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