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Agavestricta

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Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
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Species
stricta (STRIK-tuh)
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Synonym
Agave echinoides
Agave striata var. echinoides
Agave striata subsp. stricta
Agave striata var. stricta
Agave striata f. stricta
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
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
Red
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Bostonia, California

Nevada City, California

Norwalk, California

Reseda, California

Richmond, California

San Diego, California

San Leandro, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Vista, California(10 reports)

Yorba Linda, California

Miami, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Blue Diamond, Nevada

San Antonio, Texas

South Jordan, Utah

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cabngirl
Sonoma, CA (Zone 9a) | September 2012 | neutral

I just picked up A. striata so was looking it up here, but I'm seeing both A. stricta and A. striata here on one page- indicating striata...Read More

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cactus_lover
(Zone 10b) | October 2005 | neutral

Spherical rosette 60-100 cm in diameter forming thick,branched stem with many leaves;green leaves about 35 cm long; thick at base then na...Read More

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nevadagdn
Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) | March 2005 | neutral

I killed this plant. I put it in a pot, and it got too cold and too wet. I'll be trying it again, in the ground this time, in a very dry spot.

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htop
San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral

Common Name: Rabo de león
Rather spherical growth, rounded leaves, shorter flower tubes than in ssp. striata


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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | October 2003 | positive

Great looking Agave, though incredibly sharp and hard to weed near... don't even try- spines go straight through leather gloves. Tends t...Read More

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