Blue Glow Agave
Agave 'Blue Glow'. USDA zone 9a-11b, hardy to 20F. Lives: Front porch.
About this Blue Glow Agave
Agave 'Blue Glow' is a stunning hybrid between Agave attenuata and Agave ocahui, creating a compact rosette of blue-green leaves with distinctive yellow and red margins that create a mesmerizing glow when backlit. This slow-growing agave typically reaches 2 feet tall and wide, making it perfect for containers and small gardens. Its architectural form and unique coloring make it a standout specimen in any collection.
This particular plant has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability. Despite a harrowing experience when it was delivered during freezing weather and left on a frozen porch while the family was hiking, it has not only survived but flourished. Purchased from DryOasis online, it has shown impressive growth over the past year, proving itself to be much hardier than its elegant appearance might suggest. Its successful recovery and subsequent robust growth highlight the surprising durability of these seemingly delicate-looking plants.