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Agave scabra

Rough-Leafed Agave

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Agave grows to 4' x 6' . Thick, wide gray-green leaves are rough on the back, edged with curved teeth and stout terminal spine. Produces offsets readily. Smaller than A. americana. Will take full sun or reflected heat. Abundant in the Chihuahuan desert in NE Mexico into south Texas from 3600-5700'.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.