Foxtail Agave
Agave attenuata
Family: Asparagaceae
Foxtail Agave grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers sandy fast-draining soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Foxtail Agave
Foxtail Agave growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Sandy fast-draining soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Foxtail Agave as 14-45 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 5-8 years.
Plant Overview
Foxtail Agave (Agave attenuata) is listed in the Asparagaceae family and categorized as a succulent with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1214
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Plant type
- Succulent
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Foxtail Agave is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Sandy fast-draining soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Sandy fast-draining soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-45 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 5-8 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-45 days
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 5-8 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.