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Agave Hybrid, Sharkskin Agave, Century Plant, Maguey 'Nigra'

Agave

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Genus

Agave (a-GAH-vee)

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Height

Spacing

Sun Exposure

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Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

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

Fruit Size

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Fruit Colors

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Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Cactus and Succulents

Where to Grow

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Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

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Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

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