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Agave macroacantha

Large-spine Agave

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Information by:         Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

A medium sized agave growing to about 2' x 2'. The leaves are gray blue about 1" wide by a foot or so in length. It makes a good container plant and will offset to form a nice colony. In the low desert will benefit from some shade. Native to Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red, Yellow

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.