Octopus Agave 'Stained Glass', Agave vilmoriniana 'Variegata', Octopus Agave 'Variegata'
Prized for its graceful variegated foliage, Agave vilmoriniana ‘Stained Glass’ (Octopus Agave) is an evergreen succulent perennial adding great interest in the landscape. It forms a solitary rosette of narrow blue-green leaves adorned with creamy-yellow margins. They arch and undulate, resembling the tentacles of an octopus. While the leaves are toothless, making this Octopus Agave a relatively safe plant for walkways or containers, their edges are lined with small, but sharp serrations. Spectacular golden-yellow flowers atop a 10 ft. spike appear on mature plants (after 7-10 years). This plant is monocarpic and dies after flowering. While it does not offset and form pups, it produces plantlets along the bloom spike that you may want to replant in order to ensure a continuing presence of this beauty in the garden. This plant makes a dramatic focal point in sunny borders or decorative containers.
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Climate Zones | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Agave |
Common names | Octopus Agave, Agave |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Climate Zones | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Agave |
Common names | Octopus Agave, Agave |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Agave vilmoriniana ‘Stained Glass’ (Octopus Agave) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Agave vilmoriniana ‘Stained Glass’ (Octopus Agave) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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