Agave Big Boy CCFBig Boy Smooth Edge Agave The Ultimate Large Scale Desert Accent for Phoenix Landscapes Big Boy Smooth Edge Agave (Agave weberi 'Big Boy' CCF) is one of the largest and most dramatic spineless agaves you can grow in the Phoenix Valley. With massive blue green rosettes that reach 56 feet tall and equally wide, this agave makes an instant architectural statement. Its smooth, thorn free leaf margins make it far more landscape friendly than most large

Foliage turns brilliant gold

manageable size is a plus

Drip Irrigation Setup

let the soil dry fully between soaks since overwatering is its main killer

Peruvian Old Man: another flowing-haired column for a layered textural collection

Mammillaria mystax - Green: twisted spines and magenta crowns for a coordinated Mammillaria bed

or a naturalistic property edge with fast-draining or rocky soil

give one plant 8 to 10 ft of room to spread

deep and slow (20–30 min per session)

Use a 15–20 gallon pot with good drainage

Blue Flame Agave is a moderate grower

Summer (May to Sep): Loves the extreme heat and reflected warmth from walls and pavement