Agave bracteosa 'Calamar'
Agave bracteosa 'Calamar'
Squid Agave
This agave gets its namesake, Calamar- meaning squid, from its unique growth habit. A rosette of pale-green, narrow, spineless, recurving leaves look like tentacles only they are upright and sturdy. Like most agave it is evergreen, drought tolerant and thrives in the summer heat! (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Rarely Blooms 24-36" tall x 24-36" wide Sun 
Hardiness Zone:7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to 0° to 10°F
Colorful Foliage Colorful FoliageDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought TolerantEvergreen Evergreen
Fabulous Foliage Fabulous FoliageFall/Winter Color Fall/Winter Color
Rockery or Alpine Plant Rockery or Alpine Plant