Agave franzosinii seeds (Rancho Soledad clone) 5 Seeds Free Shipping!
Agave franzosinii - This impressive century plant can reach heights of up to 8 feet and spread out to 10 feet wide. Typically, it showcases a single, expansive rosette with broad, powdery bluish-gray leaves that gracefully undulate and bend. The underside of the lower leaves often features a dark green pattern where the glaucous coating has worn off due to contact with older leaves, giving it a striking almost blackish appearance. The leaves are edged with large teeth and topped with a dark brown spine. Although it rarely flowers, when it does, it produces a tall inflorescence adorned with yellow blooms that attract birds and bees, including Orioles. After it flowers, the main plant dies. While it doesn’t generate many new shoots from the base, it does produce rhizomes, allowing new shoots to sprout several feet away from the main rosette of a mature plant, making them easy to remove and propagate while enhancing the dramatic look of the main plant.
Plant it in full sun and water it only occasionally. It can withstand cold temperatures down to about 15 degrees F. Be extremely cautious when handling or trimming any Agave, as the spines are sharp and can cause painful swelling if you get poked. Plus, the sap from many species is caustic. Many people have regretted using a chainsaw to trim an agave, as it can spray the juices back at the user.
Agave franzosinii is not found in the wild and was first described from cultivated plants. There’s been significant variability among these plants, and Howard Gentry noted in his book "Agaves of North America" that this is likely due to differences in seedlings. Some varieties have large, widely spaced teeth, while others have smaller, closely spaced ones. Variations in foliage color have also been observed, ranging from a striking white-gray to a light gray-blue. Our version features white-gray leaves with large, coarse teeth that are spaced widely apart. We believe this is one of the most stunning and unique agaves for larger spaces.
Category: Succulent
Family: Agavaceae (now Asparagaceae)
Origin: Mexico (North America)
Evergreen: Yes
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloomtime: Rarely
Synonyms: [Agave beauleriana]
Height: 6-8 feet
Width: 8-10 feet
Exposure: Full Sun
Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Requirements
