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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
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Photo by taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
Agave ovatifolia 'Vanzie'
Vanzie Whale's Tongue Century Plant
Item #: 3242
Zones: 7b to 9b, at least
Dormancy: Evergreen
Height: 48" tall
Origin: Mexico
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Agave ovatifolia 'Vanzie' is a clonal selection of the fabulous whale's tongue agave from plantsman Kelly Griffin. Our eight year-old specimen flowered in 2022 after it had reached a whopping 4' tall x 7' wide. Agave ovatifolia 'Vanzie' was selected for its splendid ventral leaf folds, smaller teeth, a more scalloped, wavy leaf edge, and a very fast growth rate. Agave ovatifolia 'Vanzie' has been superb in our garden trials for damp, cold winter tolerance. Good drainage, dry winter soils, and moisture protection during the first winter are still important.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Agave
Flower Color: Yellow/Gold
Leaf Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Green Roofs , Living Wall , Rock Garden Plants , Southwest Garden Plants
Other: Edimentals , Deer Resistant Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Fragrant Flowers , Hummingbird Plants , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , North American Native Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , Plants Named After Animals , Plants that Attract Birds , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants , Texas native plants , Tropical Looking Plants , Xeriscaping Plants , Colored Foliage , Tony's Favorites