Whale's Tongue Agave

Agave ovatifolia · Succulent

Whale's Tongue Agave is a slow-growing succulent, hardy in USDA zones 7-11, that matures to about 2–3 ft × 3–4 ft. It does best in full sun with low 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

7-11

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Mature size

2–3 ft × 3–4 ft

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Low

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

Northeastern Mexico