Agave attenuata is known most commonly as the hornless agave and is blessed with the attractive shape of the agaves but is absent of any spines, thorns and stinging pointed terminals. The blue-green leaves are fleshy and beautiful to plant as landscape specimens or to containerize for growing inside during the winter. Zone 8-10
The Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue' is an exotic plant that as it matures forms a fleshed trunk topped by a canopy of long thornless leaves shaped like a windmill. In tropical climates these agaves form small succulent tree specimens that are very attractive when planted in xeric gardens near entrances or even in large containers and used indoors.
This beautiful, clean plant is excellent for mild winter growing outside in gardens, and especially desirable to grow inside a well lit room after containerizing.
The Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue' plant grows to be 5 ft. tall and 5 ft. across, with fleshy leaves about 2 1/2 ft. long, soft-green or gray-green, fleshy, and somewhat translucent without spines. An older Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue' plant develops a stout trunk that grows to 5 ft tall. Greenish-yellow flowers are dense on arching spikes growing to 12-14 ft. long. The Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue' will grow in poor soil but does best in rich soil with regular watering. The Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue' sometimes produces foot long stalks! The Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue' plant is an excellent potted specimen for your landscape.
Recommended USDA zones for Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue's: | Zone 9 | 20° to 30° | Zone 10 | 30° to 40° | Zone 11 | 40° to 50° | Recommended States to grow Boutin Blue Agave
Delivery Time: Agave, Aloe, and Yucca Plants are October through May (temperature depending in the Winter) and should ship within ten business days from when the order was placed, while in the current shipping season. The actual delivery time will usually be within four to seven days following the date of shipping by Ty Ty Plant Nursery. Delivery time can not be guaranteed, if a package needs to arrive prior to a specific date please note in the comment section of the order or contact Ty Ty Nursery by telephone during normal business hours. Agave, Aloe, and Yucca plants are only in stock seasonally and will be shipped at the appropriate time for planting in your location.
Shipping Method: UPS Ground
*1 Year Free Plantsurance Policy is void on any shipment outside of recommended USDA zones, or authorized to ship by the customer during below freezing temperatures.
If plants are listed by gallon size the plant will be removed from container and have the majority of the dirt removed to allow for the best shipping.
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