{"product_id":"agave-attenuata-foxtail-agave","title":"Agave attenuata Foxtail Agave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgave attenuata\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the Foxtail Agave or Spineless Century Plant, is a soft-leaved evergreen succulent valued for its graceful sculptural form. Unlike most other agaves, it is completely spineless, producing smooth, gently arching pale blue-green leaves arranged in a flowing rosette that's safe and family-friendly to plant near pathways, patios and pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil. Agave attenuata is well suited to coastal gardens, modern courtyards and dry landscapes, tolerating salt spray, wind and extended dry periods once established. Maintenance is minimal, generally limited to removing older lower leaves to maintain its tidy rosette and trunk-like form as it ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a feature plant in modern, Mediterranean and coastal gardens, in poolside settings, raised planters, courtyards and mass-planted understorey beds, Agave attenuata brings flowing architectural texture without the hazard of spines. It suits resort-style, contemporary and architectural landscapes where soft sculptural foliage is the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Agave attenuata Foxtail Agave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow tall does Agave attenuata grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAgave attenuata generally reaches around 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity. With age it develops a short trunk, lifting the rosette and creating a tree-like sculptural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Agave attenuata spineless?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Agave attenuata is the spineless Agave, producing soft, smooth-edged leaves with no sharp tips or marginal spines. It's a safe choice near pathways, pools, courtyards and family gardens where other agaves would be hazardous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere should I plant Agave attenuata?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAgave attenuata grows best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil. It suits coastal gardens, modern courtyards, poolside plantings, raised planters and dry-style landscapes, performing especially well in warm temperate and subtropical climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Agave attenuata drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Once established, Agave attenuata is highly drought tolerant and performs with minimal watering. Through establishment it benefits from light, regular watering, then transitions to deep, occasional watering through extended dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Agave attenuata frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAgave attenuata is more frost-sensitive than other agaves and prefers frost-free conditions. It handles only light frost once established and is best suited to coastal, warm temperate and subtropical climates, or sheltered positions in cooler areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan Agave attenuata be grown in a pot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Agave attenuata is exceptionally well suited to large pots and raised planters thanks to its compact size and shallow root system. Use a free-draining succulent or cactus mix, water sparingly and feed lightly through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does Agave attenuata flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eAgave attenuata flowers only once at full maturity, typically after 10 or more years, producing a tall arching spike of pale yellow-green flowers that resembles a foxtail, the source of its common name. The parent rosette declines after flowering but produces multiple offsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm","offer_id":46618032734407,"sku":"AGAATT30","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm","offer_id":46618033422535,"sku":"AGAATT40","price":270.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50cm","offer_id":46618033455303,"sku":"AGAATT50","price":400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100L","offer_id":46634925785287,"sku":null,"price":535.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":46634925818055,"sku":null,"price":775.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/VAUCLUSE25-Edit.jpg?v=1780553924","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/agave-attenuata-foxtail-agave","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}