🌱 Product Overview
The Blue Agave (Agave tequilana), also known as Agave Azul, is the iconic species used to produce tequila. With its sword-like blue leaves, fast growth, and striking symmetry, it’s a bold and low-maintenance addition to any desert, tropical, or modern landscape.
🍃 Key Features
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Color & Shape: Silvery-blue leaves in a sharply symmetrical rosette
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Fast Growing: Grows quickly compared to many agaves—can reach 5–6 feet tall and wide at maturity
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Cultural Importance: Native to Mexico and used in the production of blue agave tequila
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Long-Term Growth: Typically blooms after 7–10 years with a tall flower spike, then dies back after producing pups
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Landscape or Container: Ideal for rock gardens, large planters, poolside landscaping, and xeriscapes
🌵 Why Buy from DesertNoir
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Grown in Arizona sun for climate resilience and strong roots
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Shipped bare root for clean, safe, eco-friendly transit
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Trusted Star Seller service—fast shipping, secure packaging, and plant expertise
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Rarely found in stores at this size—our plants are established and sun-hardened
🌿 Care & Growing Tips
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Hardiness Zone: USDA Zone 9–11 (cold hardy to ~20–25°F when dry)
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Light: Full sun preferred, especially outdoors; provide some protection in extremely hot regions
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Water: Infrequent deep watering—allow to fully dry between waterings
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Soil: Plant in fast-draining cactus mix with added sand or pumice
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Spacing: Allow ample room for mature spread if planted in-ground
📦 Shipping & Guarantee
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Ships bare root every Wednesday for orders placed by the prior Sunday
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Orders typically ship within 3–7 business days depending on stock and weather
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Each plant is unique—photos show size and form you can expect
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Contact us within 48 hours of delivery with any concerns—we’ll make it right
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International buyers are responsible for customs, taxes, and import rules
✨ Why It Rocks
With its striking blue hue and tequila-famous heritage, the Blue Agave is more than just a succulent—it’s a piece of desert culture. Fast-growing, bold, and built for harsh conditions, it’s a staple for any modern drought-tolerant landscape.
~BARE ROOT
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