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Agave Species, Rock Living Agave, Century Plant, Maguey

Agavepetrophila

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Agave petrophila by palmbob
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Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
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Species
petrophila (pet-roh-FY-la)
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Synonym
Agave gracilis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting

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