Thread leaf Agave
THREAD-LEAF AGAVE
Agave filifera

Agave filifera, the thread agave, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to Central Mexico from Querétaro to Mexico State. It is a small or medium-sized succulent plant that forms stemless rosette up to 3 feet across and up to 2 feet tall.

  *Click on the above icons to see more plants that match these descriptions
GARDENING BASICS
Type: Succulents
Hardiness: 14˚F
Water: Low
Sun Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
GROWTH
Growth Rate: Slow
Average Size: 2’ H × 2’ W
Coverage: 3 ft.
FOLIAGE
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color: Green with spines
FLOWERS & FRUITS
Flower Color: Greenish at first, later reddish
Flower Season: Summer
Fruit: A greenish capsule
MORE COMMENTS
Thorns: Yes
Allergies: Unknown