Cactus & Yucca

Agave 'Blue Glow'

Agave hybrid: A. attenuata × A. ocahui

$52.99

In Stock — 198 available

Sun: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs: Very Low
Mature Height: 2–3 ft
Mature Width: 2–3 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to 20°F
Pollinator Friendly: No
Las Cruces Suitability: Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

This agave hybrid is highly adapted to the dry conditions of Las Cruces, offering stunning architectural form with minimal water needs. Its blue-green foliage provides year-round interest.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Xeriscape
Containers
Accents
Front Yards

Full Sun
Very Low Water
2–3 ft

A compact, architectural agave prized for its glowing blue-green leaves edged in red and yellow. This striking desert succulent adds dramatic form and year-round color to xeriscapes, modern landscapes, and container plantings. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance and ideal for Southern New Mexico’s climate!

Highlights:
• Distinctive glowing leaf edges in red and yellow
• Symmetrical, sculptural rosette form
• Excellent focal-point plant for xeriscapes
• Performs well in containers and modern landscapes
• Highly drought-tolerant and heat-adapted

Bloom: Rarely blooms (monocarpic)
Height: 1.5' – 2.5'
Spread: 2' – 3'
Exposure: Full Sun
Water: Low; drought-tolerant
Hardiness: Zones 9 – 11

USDA Zone: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

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Nursery container sizes are industry standards. Plant height and fullness vary by species and season.

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