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Agave franzosinii

Fanzosin Agave

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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

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

In the fall, unless it is very hot outside, you can reduce your total watering time by 1/2.

Do not reduce run times, reduce the number of watering days.