Foxtail Agave Seeds (Agave attenuata) – Elegant rosette-forming agave with soft, spineless leaves and tall curving flower spikes. Ideal for modern and tropical landscapes.

Minimum: 10+ Seeds

Bring sculptural beauty and modern elegance to your garden with Foxtail Agave (Agave attenuata), a rare, soft-leaved agave known for its smooth, spineless foliage and dramatic, arching “foxtail” flower spikes. Unlike many agaves with sharp edges or dangerous spines, Agave attenuata features gentle, flexible leaves that allow it to shine in family-friendly landscapes, patio gardens, and indoor decorative displays.

Loved by collectors, landscape designers, and drought-conscious gardeners, this species forms striking, symmetrical rosettes with a luminous pale-green to silvery glow. As it matures, it develops a sculptural, almost tropical appearance that blends beautifully into desert gardens, coastal landscapes, Mediterranean plantings, and minimalist modern yards.

🌿 Plant Overview

Foxtail Agave is native to high-elevation volcanic slopes in central Mexico, where it evolved to thrive in rocky, fast-draining soils. Unlike the fierce, spined agaves of the desert, Agave attenuata has evolved spineless, smooth leaves that give it a uniquely soft and approachable look.

Mature plants may produce a spectacular upward-curving flower stalk, often 8–12 feet tall, bending in a graceful arc like a giant, silky fox tail. This floral display makes it a centerpiece plant for any landscape.

You’ll receive premium, fresh seeds that produce variation in size, coloration, and rosette shape, perfect for collectors or anyone wanting a long-lasting architectural plant.

🌞 Growing Tips

Foxtail Agave is slow-growing but very resilient. Once established, it thrives with minimal care.

Soil

• Use fast-draining cactus or succulent soil.

• Amending with pumice, perlite, or coarse sand improves drainage.

• Avoid water-retentive mixes.

Watering

• Water deeply but infrequently.

• Allow soil to fully dry between waterings.

• Overwatering is the primary cause of failure in young plants.

Light

• Thrives in full sun in coastal climates.

• In hot desert regions, provide afternoon shade to prevent leaf scorch.

• Indoors, place near a bright south- or west-facing window.

Temperature

• Ideal range: 60–90°F.

• Protect from frost, temperatures below 28°F can damage foliage.

• Grows best in USDA Zones 9–11.

Germination

• Sow seeds on the surface of moist cactus mix.

• Maintain gentle humidity and warmth (70–85°F).

• Seeds typically sprout within 2–6 weeks.

• Reduce watering gradually once seedlings form true leaves.

🌱 Why Grow Foxtail Agave?

• Spineless & Safe: No sharp tips, ideal for walkways, patios, poolsides, and homes with pets or children.

• Sculptural Beauty: Symmetrical rosettes bring architectural balance to any landscape.

• Drought-Tolerant: Perfect for arid climates, xeriscaping, and water-wise gardens.

• Low Maintenance: Thrives with neglect once established.

• Versatile: Works in containers, rock gardens, desert-themed plantings, tropical displays, and modern minimalist designs.

• Spectacular Flowers: Produces the iconic arching “foxtail” bloom, a showstopper in any garden.

🌿 Plant Facts

• Scientific Name: Agave attenuata

• Common Name: Foxtail Agave, Swan’s Neck Agave, Lion’s Tail Agave

• Type: Evergreen succulent

• Growth Habit: Rosette-forming with smooth, pliable leaves

• Mature Width: 3–5 ft

• Mature Height: 4–5 ft (plant), 8–12 ft (flower spike)

• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Water Needs: Low

• Lifespan: Long-lived; may produce offsets (pups)

🪴 Design & Display Uses

Foxtail Agave is a favorite for:

• Modern & minimal landscapes

• Tropical-style gardens

• Drought-tolerant xeriscapes

• Coastal landscapes

• Rock gardens & Mediterranean plantings

• Container displays for patios, courtyards & balconies

• Indoor sculptural décor

Its soft leaves and dramatic form bring calming symmetry and a high-end look to any space.

⚠️ Handling Note

While spineless and gentle, Agave attenuata is still a succulent, avoid overwatering, protect from frost, and provide ample drainage.