Agave 'Blue Glow'
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Agave attenuata x Agave ocahui
Agave Blue Glow is a stunning smaller Agave that forms solitary rosettes. The plant grows 2 feet tall and 3 feet across, with 18-inch long, 1-1 1/2-inch broad blue-green leaves. These leaves have red margins edged with yellow, bearing tiny, soft spines and a stout, short, red terminal spine. Once mature, the plant produces a 10-foot-tall, unbranched, reddish flower spike. Sometimes, this spike is solitary, while at other times, it is subtended by numerous smaller 2 to 3-foot spikes. These spikes are covered most of their length with greenish-white flowers with long red stamens.
Agave 'Blue Glow' is believed to be a hybrid between Agave attenuata and Agave ocahui. Reportedly, a Kelly Griffin hybrid was developed while he worked at Rancho Soledad Nursery in Rancho Santa Fe. Despite its parentage, the plant looks nothing like either parent. However, it appears to inherit the more durable, more rigid leaves, smaller size, solitary habit, and sharp terminal spine from Agave ocahui while getting the broader leaves and blue-green color from Agave attenuata.
Plant the Agave Blue Glow in full to part sun in well-draining soil for optimal growth. It requires little irrigation and is excellent in containers or groups, mainly where backlighting can showcase the red and yellow margins. The flowers attract birds and bees.
Height: 1'-2'
Spread: 2'-3'
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
