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Scientific
Name:
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Agave vilmoriniana
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Common Name:
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Octopus Agave
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Deciduous vs. Evergreen
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Evergreen
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Perennial vs. Annual
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Perennial
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Shade
vs. Sun
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Full sun to part shade
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Height
x Width
& How Stands
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3-4' tall X wide, with flower spike
to 10-12'
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Flower
Color
& Bloom Time
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As with most Century plants, flower
spike full of greenish yellow blooms comes every 10 years
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Zone
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Hardy to 20-25° F
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Description,
Notes
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North American Native Agave in the
Agavaceae Family grown for its beautiful grey green foliage
which arches back toward the base and gives the common
name of Octopus Agave; Tight clumps of foliage are unarmed,
and will not draw blood like others in the genus; Awe
inspiring flower stalk can reach 10' and baby plants (pups)
are formed after flowering all the way up the stalk!!;
Deer and drought tolerant.
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Photos are property of Crescent Hill Nursery
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Descriptions are based on our experience growing
these plants in both the garden and nursery setting.
Additional information and feedback is encouraged.
All plants are classified under USDA
hardiness zones.
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