Octopus AgaveThe Octopus Agave Phoenix's Most Graceful Desert Sculpture Octopus Agave (Agave vilmoriniana) is the most gracefully flowing agave you can grow in the Phoenix Valley. Unlike the rigid, upright leaves of most agaves, Octopus Agave produces long, arching, spineless leaves that curve and twist like tentacles creating a living sculpture that softens any desert landscape. Growing 45 feet tall and 56 feet wide, this fast growing agave is perfect for

5 ft spacing 10 ft 3 plants 20 ft 6 plants 30 ft 9 plants 40 ft 11 plants For a sculptural accent

Hong Kong Orchid Tree: a purple-pink bloomer that harmonizes with the plum's burgundy tones

It reaches its mature height of 6–8 feet within 4–6 years

Blue Ember Agave — similar compact agave with crisper angular steel-blue leaves

Crape Myrtle Bush matures to a substantial 6–10 ft wide

This gives Blue Elf Aloe 6–8 months to develop a strong root system before its first Phoenix summer

30 ft fence — 3–4 trees at 10 ft spacing

Its size and weight make it an excellent choice for managing water runoff and preventing soil erosion

Fall (Oct to Nov): A strong second flush of blooms in the cooler weather

it handles full sun including reflected heat from walls and concrete

Prime planting time

and the toxic sap means it should be kept away from children and pets and handled with gloves