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Agave Species, Mexcalmetl, Century Plant, Maguey

Agavehorrida

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Genus

Agave (a-GAH-vee)

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Species

horrida (HOR-id-uh)

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Synonym

Agave gilbeyi

Agave grandidentata

Agave maigretiana

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Several different varieties of this plant with differences relating to the lateral spines. One on plant I saw the spines were enormous a...Read More

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