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Whale's Tongue Agave
Agave ovatifolia

This is a wide cupped leaf plant as its common name suggests. A drought tolerant agave that benefits from occasional supplemental water. Plant in full sun in a well drained soil.

  • Plant type: Succulent
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full
  • Height range: 3–4 Feet
  • Width range: 3–4 Feet
  • Canopy value: 13 ft²
  • Growth rate: Slow
  • Flower color: Yellow, Green
  • Flower season: Summer
  • General foliage color: Grey, Green
  • Design style: Pollinator Plants, Thorns/Spines
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 10 °F
  • Soil preference: Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
  • Native location: Northeastern Mexico at elevations of 3700 to 7000 feet
  • PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral
  • USDA hardiness zone: 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

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