Blue Giant Agave

Blue Giant Agave

An interesting and rarely seen agave relative that looks a bit like an agave trying to be a yucca with broad blue leaves (that aren’t sharp and stabby) and eventually forming a trunk up to 7′ tall. Grows well in places with cool summers as it’s from high elevations in Guatemala and southern Mexico but requires a nearly frost-free winter in order to survive, so better suited to growing in pots in colder climates.

Plant in extremely well-draining soil in the brightest conditions if planting in ground. Otherwise, it makes a fantastic container specimen and can be brought indoors when very cold weather is in the forecast.

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Latin Name: Furcraea quicheensis
Site and Soil: Full sun and very well-drained soil. Very drought tolerant once established and will need little to no supplemental watering during the summer season, though a bit of summer water speeds growth.
Hardiness: Hardy to approx. 15º F, possibly lower with great drainage.
Size at Maturity: 7  ft. in height
Pests & Diseases: Not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 9a