ROUGH-LEAVED AGAVE

Agave scabra

Agave scabra, also known as rough leaved agave, is a member of the subfamily Agavoideae. It is a medium to large species and one of the plants which the traveler first notices in the desert of Zacatecas.

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GARDENING BASICS

Type: Succulents

Hardiness: 0˚F – 10˚F

Water: Low

Sun Exposure: Full sun

GROWTH

Growth Rate: Slow

Average Size: 4’ H × 4’ W

Coverage: 13 ft.

FOLIAGE

Foliage Type: Evergreen

Foliage Color: Bluish-green and spineless

FLOWERS & FRUITS

Flower Color: Yellow

Flower Season: June through Summer

Fruit: 4-5 cm wide short-pedicellate oblong, capsules with beaked apexes.

MORE COMMENTS

Thorns: Yes

Allergies: Unknown