This stunning agave has a bold silhouette and short, wide powder-blue leaves. It forms a slightly flattened rosette, and the leaves have a pronounced groove on their upper surface. This native of northern Nuevo Leon, Mexico is a recently described species and is related to A. havardiana and A. parrasana. Its tall, branching flower stalk has clusters of light green flowers. Plant in full sun in cooler locations, but provide some afternoon shade in the low deserts.
Agave ovatifolia ‘Frosty Blue’ (Whale’s Tongue Agave)
Agave ovatifolia 'Frosty Blue'
Whale's Tongue Agave 'Frosty Blue', Whale's Tongue Century Plant 'Frosty Blue', 'Frosty Blue' Agave
This stunning agave has a bold silhouette and short, wide powder-blue leaves. It forms a slightly flattened rosette, and the leaves have a pronounced groove on their upper surface. This native of northern Nuevo Leon, Mexico is a recently described species and is related to A. havardiana and A. parrasana. Its tall, branching flower stalk has clusters of light green flowers. Plant in full sun in cooler locations, but provide some afternoon shade in the low deserts.
| Plant Type | Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Moderate, Slow |
| Height | 3'-4' (ft) |
| Spread | 3'-4' (ft) |
| Spacing | 48" |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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