Agave ‘Blue Glow’

‘Blue Glow Agave’

OVERVIEW:

This agave is human designed, a hybrid cross between Agave ocohui X Agave attenuota. With its beautiful rounded rosettes, this specimen grows to be between 12 - 24in tall and 2-3ft across. The blue-green bayonet-shaped leaves are thickened spears, typically 12-18in across and 1-1.5in in width. The leaves display vibrant red margins and small, irregularly-shaped teeth. An excellent and popular specimen amongst homeowners and business landscapes, this popular agave prefers partial shade (although it is very much drought-tolerant).

CLASSIFICATION:

Scientific Name: Agave ‘Blue Glow’

Common Name: Blue Glow Agave

Family: Agavaceae

Suggested Uses: Potted specimen, Xeriscape or lush garden (shade or morning sun only)

CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 1-2’

Width: 2-3’

Flower: yellow/golden flowers

Bloom Period: mid to late spring to the end of the summer

Fruit: n/a

ENVIRONMENT:

USDA Zone: 8b-11

Hardiness- can handle low of 20F

Sun: Partial sun (morning sun, afternoon shade)

Water: Consistent water once every 1-2 weeks in summer, reduce in winter

Soil: Sandy, rocky well-draining soils