Agave desmettiana Dwarf |
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Dwarf Smooth Agave |
Description
Agave with an open rosette form grows quickly to 3' x 3'. Very attrative plant resembles Octopus Agave but smaller. Fleshy leaves are light green with smooth edges and a sharp tip. Will grow best in filtered sun or full shade.After several years flower stalk will appear with bright yellow flowersin spring. Like most agaves, it will die after flowering but produces an abundance of offesets. Somewhat cold sensitive.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Ranch, Rockery, Spanish, Wildgarden
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusualfoliage, Unusualshape
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Foundation, Patio, Raisedplanter, Swimmingpool, Withrocks
Special Uses
Container, Massplanting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
To reduce soil moisture loss, apply 3-to-4 inches of organic mulch around plants - - but away from the trunk.
