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Agave, Thread Leaf Agave, Century Plant, Maguey 'Compacta'

Agavefilifera

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Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
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Species
filifera (fil-LIF-er-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Textured
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting

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Regional
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