Agave Trade Winds

Agave ‘Trade Winds’ – Compact Blue-Green Agave for Modern Gardens & Containers

Bring sculptural elegance to your garden or patio with Agave ‘Trade Winds’, a refined and compact hybrid known for its perfectly symmetrical rosette and striking blue-green foliage. With its broad, gently arching leaves edged by delicate spines and tipped with a soft point, this agave offers bold form without being overly sharp—making it ideal for display in high-traffic spaces or decorative containers.

Slow-growing and low-maintenance, ‘Trade Winds’ thrives in full sun and dry conditions, making it a standout choice for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and water-wise designs.

Why You'll Love Agave ‘Trade Winds’:

• Compact Rosette Form: Perfect for pots, tight garden beds, and minimalist landscapes
• Sophisticated Color: Cool blue-green tones provide contrast and calm to vibrant plantings
• Architectural Appeal: Adds structure, rhythm, and modern edge to outdoor or indoor plant displays
• Drought-Tolerant: Requires minimal watering once established—great for hot, dry climates
• Easy to Grow: Low-fuss, slow-growing, and ideal for beginners or low-maintenance gardeners

Care Tips:

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Low water needs; highly drought-tolerant once established
• Soil: Requires fast-draining soil; avoid soggy or clay-heavy conditions
• Temperature: Tolerates heat and arid climates; protect from hard frost
• Growth Habit: Forms a solitary, symmetrical rosette; slow-growing

The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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