Originary from Mexico, it has thick and wide gray-green and rough on the back leafs. If you are familiar with agaves, this variety could be a small alternative to the Agave Americana. It can grow up to 4' tall and 4 feet in diameter.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 7-10
Frost tolerance: Hardy to 10°F ( -12°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Heat tolerance: Excellent
Sun exposure: Full sun, tolerates reflected heat
Origin: Eastern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, up to 9000' elevation (2700 m)
Watering needs: Low water use
Blooming habits: Yellow. Flowers at end of life cycle
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Late spring/early summer |
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Botanical Name | Agave scabra |
Common Name | Rough leaved agave |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Asparagaceae |
Flower Color | Pale yellow |
Growth Habit | Rosette |
Growth Rate | Fast growth |
Hardiness Zone | 8b to 11 |
Mature Size | (6090 Cm) |
Native Area | South west usa |
Resistance | 7° C |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Originary from Mexico, it has thick and wide gray-green and rough on the back leafs. If you are familiar with agaves, this variety could be a small alternative to the Agave Americana. It can grow up to 4' tall and 4 feet in diameter.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA: 7-10
Frost tolerance: Hardy to 10°F ( -12°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Heat tolerance: Excellent
Sun exposure: Full sun, tolerates reflected heat
Origin: Eastern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, up to 9000' elevation (2700 m)
Watering needs: Low water use
Blooming habits: Yellow. Flowers at end of life cycle
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Late spring/early summer |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Agave scabra |
Common Name | Rough leaved agave |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Asparagaceae |
Flower Color | Pale yellow |
Growth Habit | Rosette |
Growth Rate | Fast growth |
Hardiness Zone | 8b to 11 |
Mature Size | (6090 Cm) |
Native Area | South west usa |
Resistance | 7° C |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |