Agave franzosinii
Fanzosin Agave
Description
A very large species growin to 10' tall by 15' wide. It is usually surrounded by pups. Leaves are bright blue up to 6' long and a foot wide. When it does flower, the spike can be over 30' tall with yellow flowers in late summer. Full sun or part shade. In the low desert, add some additional water in the heat of summer. It may be closely related to Agave americana. It is a large plant so care should be used to give it room.
Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Intermittent
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.