Whale's Tongue Agave Plant Features

Agave ovatifolia, also known as whale’s tongue agave, is an evergreen perennial succulent that is known for its super-thick rosette of powder blue and gray leaves – a unique color combo! The plant belongs to the family of Asparagaceae and is a beautiful succulent for adding texture to coastal, city, and xeriscape gardens.

Native to North-eastern Mexico, Agave ovatifolia was introduced into cultivation by the esteemed nurseryman, Lynn Lowrey, from Texas in the mid-1980s. The plant is hardy and surprisingly withstands extreme winter. Its blue leaves will definitely add a wonderful tone to your garden.

Head on out to the nursery, grab an Agave ovatifolia whale’s tongue, and let’s learn to care for this beautiful blue plant.

Whale's Tongue Agave Growing Instructions

Whale’s tongue agave is a drought-tolerant, winter hardy, and low maintenance succulent. Although the plants love full sun, they can grow well in partially shady areas. Ideal to keep as accent plants by a sunny window, Agave ovatifolia works well with well-drained soils and low moisture.

Whale's Tongue Agave Special Care

	Light Indoors:Full sun Indoors:High light		Colors Silver - green
	Water Low water needs		Special Features Super-easy to grow

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Butterfly Agave

Agave potatorum

Butterfly agave shows off lovely blue-gray leaves tipped in showy spines. It's a slow grower to 2 feet wide.

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