Agave Species, Henequen Agave, Century Plant, Maguey

Agavefourcroydes

Genus
Agave (a-GAH-vee)
Species
fourcroydes (for-KROY-deez)
Synonym
Agave fourcroydes var. espiculata
Agave rigida var. elongata
Agave sullivanii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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
Pale Yellow
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From bulbils
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

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

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