Agave franzosinii (Majestic Agave)
Majestic Agave, Agave beauleriana
Incredibly majestic, Agave franzosinii is a very large, evergreen perennial forming a usually solitary rosette of thick, spiny-edged, powdery blue-gray leaves that arch gracefully. This agave displays interesting dark green patterns where the wax has been rubbed off as the leaves grow. The leaves are lined with large teeth along their margins and feature a dark brown terminal spine. While infrequent, mature plants (at least 15 years old) are topped with a magnificent flower stalk that can reach 40 ft. (12m), and bears large bright yellow flowers. A slow grower, this majestic Agave dies after flowering but forms rhizomes that generally produce new shoots a few feet from the main rosette. It makes a dramatic focal point in the landscape.
- Grows with an upright habit up to 6-8 ft. tall (180-240 cm) and 8-10 ft. wide (240-300 cm). May reach 40 ft. (12m) with flower stalk.
- Easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Irrigate only occasionally. Drought tolerant.
- Great for beds and borders, city gardens, coastal gardens, rock gardens, succulent gardens, or Mediterranean gardens. Ideal as an accent plant in sunny borders. Effective as hedges.
- Plant away from foot traffic: the needle-sharp spines on the leaf tips can be a hazard to humans and pets. Don't plant this Agave near paths or walkways
- Attracts hummingbirds and birds but is deer resistant
- Virtually disease free. Watch for scale insects.
- Use caution, safety glasses, long sleeves, long pants, well-covered shoes, and gloves when cutting this plant.
- Native to Mexico
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Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 10
– 12 |
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
Plant Family | Agave |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
Spacing | 120" (300cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 10
– 12 |
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
Plant Family | Agave |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
Spacing | 120" (300cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |