Fox Tail Agave, Lion's Tail Agave, Swan's Neck Agave, Agave cernua, Agave glaucescens, Agave pruinosa
Unlike many Agaves, Agave attenuata (Fox Tail Agave) is an evergreen succulent perennial which produces a handsome rosette of silvery, pale green leaves, up to 4 ft. wide (120 cm), without teeth or terminal spines. Borne on a thick stem which can reach 4 ft. (120 cm), the rosette is composed of flexible leaves which gracefully arch back, resembling an open flower. This Agave derives its common name from the impressive arching flower stalk which emerges from the rosette in summer. Reaching up to 5-10 ft. in height (150-300 cm), it reflexes back towards the ground before arching up again like a fox tail. It bears greenish-yellow flowers which give way to seed pods and many new plantlets. This Agave plant makes a dramatic focal point or accent and can be used in decorative pots.
| Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Common names | Fox Tail Agave, Agave |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Common names | Fox Tail Agave, Agave |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Agave attenuata (Fox Tail Agave) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Agave attenuata (Fox Tail Agave) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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