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Agave vilmoriniana - Octopus Agave

Market price from $12.25 to $23.99

Agave vilmoriniana is a captivating succulent fondly known as the Octopus Agave. Its distinctive form, reminiscent of its namesake's swirling tentacles, infuses an architectural flair into any landscape. The plant's rosette of wide, arching leaves curve elegantly, growing up to 4 to 5 feet in both height and span. Adding to the spectacle is its once-in-a-lifetime, grand display of a tall flower stalk producing vibrant yellow blooms. This spectacle, combined with its ability to thrive in diverse climates, its low water requirements, and drought tolerance, make the Octopus Agave a fascinating addition to your garden. Providing full sun to partial shade will accentuate its enchanting form. Be ready for the alluring display that embodies the endearing life-cycle of this succulent – blooming once magnificently before bowing out, but ensuring a future generation with its gift of offsets. Add an Octopus Agave to your home's landscape today; promising an enduring conversation piece that equally thrives in the sun and shuns abundant watering.

  • Size: Up to 4 to 5 feet tall and wide
  • Flowers: Produces a tall stalk with yellow flowers (monocarpic - blooms once before dying)
  • Foliage: Wide, arching leaves that twist back towards the ground, resembling octopus tentacles
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Unique Form: Architectural presence with sprawling rosette pattern
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