Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Agave
(a-GAH-vee) Cultivar: Marginata Synonym:Agave americana var. marginata
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Good Fall Color Foliage Color BronzeBlue-Green Height 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Spacing 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) 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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color GreenBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From leaf cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting This plant is monocarpic Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |