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Agave vilmoriniana

Accession Count: 4
Common Name: octopus agave
Family Name: Asparagaceae
Botanical Name: Agave vilmoriniana
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Characteristics: The octopus agave is green in color and has long, arced leaves that are three feet long. The leaf arrangement is a loose rosette. These plants are winter evergreens and act as an accent life form.
Compound: Aga vil
Geographic Origin: Northern Mexico
Ecozone Origin: Nearctic
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Natural History: The Octopus Agave originated in Mexico and thrives at elevations of two-thousand to five-thousand to five-hundred feet.
Cultivation Notes: The octopus agave is a striking specimen plant in the ground or in containers.  It is one of the few agaves without points on leaf ends.
Ethnobotany: The octopus agave is not an edible plant, but it attracts hummingbirds to the area.
Height: 0 - 5 feet
Width: 0 - 5 feet
Growth Rate: Fast Growing
Grow Season: Summer
Flower Season: Spring
Color: Yellow
Function: Accent
Spread: Non-spreading
Allergen: Non-allergenic
Invasive: Benign
Toxicity: Benign
Hardy: Semi-hardy
Water Use: Low water Use
Citations:
  1. Duffield, Mary Rose., and Warren D. Jones. Plants For Dry Climates - How To Select, Grow And Enjoy. Lane Publishing Company, 1992.
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Agave vilmoriniana