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Agave Species, Chahuiqui Century Plant, Maguey

Agavemultifilifera

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Genus

Agave (a-GAH-vee)

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Species

multifilifera (mul-tee-fil-LIF-er-uh)

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Synonym

Agave filifera subsp. multifilifera

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Pale Green

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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