Blue Fox Tail Agave

Blue Fox Tail Agave

5 Gallon
$66.90
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Blue Fox Tail Agave
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Blue Fox Tail Agave

Agave attenuata 'Boutin Blue'

Soft Spineless Foliage in Powder Blue • Cool-Toned Architectural Accent

$66.90
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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

Blue Foxtail Agave offers a cooler color palette with its powdery blue to blue-gray, spineless foliage. It maintains all the friendly, soft characteristics and the spectacular curving flower spike of the species, but with a more subdued, elegant hue that pairs beautifully with gray-foliaged plants or modern architecture.

  • Features soft, spineless leaves in a distinctive powdery blue to blue-gray color.

  • Otherwise identical in size, form, and flowering habit to the standard Agave attenuata.

  • The blue color is most pronounced in brighter light.

  • A sophisticated choice for modern landscapes, coastal gardens, or moon gardens.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Foliage: Broad, smooth, fleshy, pale blue-green to gray-green leaves that arch gracefully backward, forming a large, symmetrical, trunkless rosette. Unlike most agaves, the leaves are spineless and soft to the touch.Flowers: At maturity (after 10+ years), it produces a spectacular, arching flower spike that can reach 5-10 feet long. The spike is densely packed with greenish-yellow flowers, creating the distinctive "fox tail" appearance.Habit: An evergreen, perennial succulent with a sculptural, rosette-forming habit. It is monocarpic (dies after flowering) but produces offsets (pups) around the base to form a large clump over time.
  • Mature Height: 3-4 ft. 
    Mature Width: 3-4 ft.
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Unique, soft, spineless foliage is safe around walkways and children.Dramatic, arching flower spike is a spectacular sight.Drought tolerant once established.Low maintenance.Architectural form makes an excellent focal point
  • Landscape Uses:Specimen plant in rock gardens and succulent beds.Container planting for patios and poolsides.Tropical and modern landscapes.Mass planting for dramatic effect
FAQs

Q: Is it cold hardy?
A: It is less cold-tolerant than some desert agaves. It is best suited for USDA zones 9b-11. It can tolerate brief dips to around 28-30°F (-2 to -1°C) if kept dry, but prolonged frost or freezing temperatures will damage it. In cooler climates, it is an excellent container plant to be moved indoors in winter.

Q: Does it die after flowering like other agaves?
A: Yes, Agave attenuata is monocarpic, meaning the main rosette will die after flowering (which may take 10 years or more). However, it typically produces numerous offsets ("pups") around the base before flowering, ensuring the plant's continued presence in the garden. The flowering stalk itself is a spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime event.

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Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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