Botanical Name: Agave ‘Blue Glow’
Common Name: Blue Glow Agave
Agave ‘Blue Glow’ is a striking hybrid agave prized for its compact rosette of smooth, blue-green leaves edged with glowing red and yellow margins. This slow-growing, architectural succulent is a cultivated hybrid, with parent species native to Mexico. Valued for its dramatic color contrast and clean form, it typically reaches a mature size of 2–3 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for containers, modern landscapes, and xeriscape gardens.
Care and Cultivation:
Thrives in full sun to bright light
Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between waterings
Use a fast-draining cactus or succulent soil mix
Excellent for containers, rock gardens, and drought-tolerant landscapes
Frost Tolerance and Cold Hardiness:
Best suited for USDA Zones 9–11
Can tolerate brief frost down to about 25°F (-4°C)
Prolonged freezing temperatures may cause damage
Protect from hard freezes
Winter Dormancy and Health:
Growth slows in cooler months
Reduce watering significantly in winter
Leaf color may deepen during cold or drought stress
Notes:
Produces sharp terminal spines; handle with care
This agave is monocarpic and will flower once, at maturity (7–15 years)
Botanical Name: Agave ‘Blue Glow’
Common Name: Blue Glow Agave
Agave ‘Blue Glow’ is a striking hybrid agave prized for its compact rosette of smooth, blue-green leaves edged with glowing red and yellow margins. This slow-growing, architectural succulent is a cultivated hybrid, with parent species native to Mexico. Valued for its dramatic color contrast and clean form, it typically reaches a mature size of 2–3 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for containers, modern landscapes, and xeriscape gardens.
Care and Cultivation:
Thrives in full sun to bright light
Water sparingly; allow soil to dry between waterings
Use a fast-draining cactus or succulent soil mix
Excellent for containers, rock gardens, and drought-tolerant landscapes
Frost Tolerance and Cold Hardiness:
Best suited for USDA Zones 9–11
Can tolerate brief frost down to about 25°F (-4°C)
Prolonged freezing temperatures may cause damage
Protect from hard freezes
Winter Dormancy and Health:
Growth slows in cooler months
Reduce watering significantly in winter
Leaf color may deepen during cold or drought stress
Notes:
Produces sharp terminal spines; handle with care
This agave is monocarpic and will flower once, at maturity (7–15 years)
