Agave attenuata is a perennial succulent has a thick stem crowned with a rosette of thick, soft, fleshy, pale green, pointed, leaves.
The central stem will also sprout other rosettes in time.
It takes up to 10 years to grow a tall flower spike, up to 3m tall, with clusters of very pretty creamy white bell shaped flowers in spring and summer.
This plant makes a great contrasting statement in the garden and is good for filling difficult corners.