Agave bracteosa
Spider Agave
Description
One of our most attractive agaves, sometimes clump forming. Unarmed leaves make it a good plant for containers. Full sun or light shade. Slender recurving medium green leaves form a spider. Flowers are white-orange similar to an aloe. This agave is one of very few that does not die after flowering. The bloom spike is 3' of densely packed cream colored flowers. Adaptable to deep shade or full sun. Is more moisture tolerant than others if good drainage is present. Native on limestone ledges.
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Light Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants according to their water needs.
Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.