Boutin Blue fox tail agave
Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue'
USDA zones8 to 12
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size4 to 5 feet tall4 to 5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Boutin Blue' fox tail agave (Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue') is a succulent for borders and containers, and it needs little care. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. It is an evergreen that grows 47 to 59 inches tall and wide. It tolerates drought and salt. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Narrow-leaf chalksticks, Stonecrop, and Snow in summer.