The large sky blue leaves of this new Whale's tongue century plant are fantastic. A fast growing variety, it forms a huge rossette with large, wide graceful leaves. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
 
 
 
  
 
   
Common Name
 
   
 
Whale's Tongue Century Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Botanical Name
 
   
 
Agave ovatifolia Frosty Blue
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Zones
 
   
 
7, 8, 9, 10
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Light Requirements
 
   
 
Full Sun
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Height
 
   
 
32-36" tall
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Spread
 
   
 
36-48" wide
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Bloom Time
 
   
 
Late spring to early summer
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ships As
 
   
 
Potted Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Evergreen Foliage
 
   
 
Yes
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Type
 
   
 
Sandy Soil, Average Soil
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Moisture
 
   
 
Drought Resistant / Waterwise
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Amount Of Rain
 
   
 
10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care)
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Advantages
 
   
 
Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Evergreen
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ideal Region
 
   
 
Anywhere In The US, Hot Desert, Coastal California
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Planting Time
 
   
 
Spring / Summer, Fall