The Agave ovatifolia, also known as Whale’s Tongue Agave, is a beautiful evergreen succulent that showcases blue-gray, thick, rigid, slightly cupped leaves in a charming rosette shape. Native to the picturesque Nuevo Leon region of the Chihuahuan Desert in northern Mexico. Unlike some other agave species, this one does not produce offsets and is solitary. It usually takes between 10 and 20 years for each rosette to flower. When it does, a giant flowering stalk emerges from the rosette, reaching up to 14 feet tall and producing 15-20 side branches with yellow-green flower clusters in summer.
Prefers sandy or gritty, low moisture soil with good drainage. Proper drainage is crucial to prevent any risk of root rot. Drought tolerant and winter hardy, reportedly withstanding temperatures as low as 0°F. Just remember, it prefers “dry cold” rather than “wet cold” for optimal health.
Height: 2’-3′ Spread 3’-4’ Bloom: June-August Light: Full Sun Water: Low Zone: 7-10 Origin: Mexico Deer Resistant: Yes
